It has Birmingham black powder proof and inspection marks on the barrels. If I remember correctly, they were used until 1905 or so.
You'll definitely not want to shoot it, given its condition, but it looks like a fine wall hanger and a great reminder of your grandfather.
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Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae
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