inherited bp shotgun

lemonsbunch · May 16, 2010, 12:47 PM

I am in waaay over my head on this one! I have inherited an old shotgun. it is engraved on the side of what looks to be R Tomes or maybe even R Comes. I is a side x side double barrell, with the wooden push rod. It also is very ornate with lots of scrollwork on all the metal. On the plate where the name is engraved, is what looks to be reeds with a crane sitting in the reeds and another flying over head. I know it is old, as it was handed down in my family, I am just unsure of the mfr and possible dating on it.

SouthCali · May 16, 2010, 12:48 PM

pics please

lemonsbunch · May 16, 2010, 01:48 PM

ok, i will try

lemonsbunch · May 16, 2010, 02:19 PM

i couldnt figure out how to post pics, so i sent them to your aol account

SouthCali · May 16, 2010, 02:23 PM

hmm i checked it, no pics/or attachments appeared.

lemonsbunch · May 16, 2010, 02:42 PM

ok, i will try again

lemonsbunch · May 16, 2010, 02:51 PM

lets see if this works.....things that keep me busy 009.jpg

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arcticap · May 16, 2010, 03:21 PM

You can also try asking in the antique gun collecting section on the American Long Rifles forum where someone may recognize the name:

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php

lemonsbunch · May 16, 2010, 03:36 PM

thank you arcticap. i posted there too

I really appreciate any help! I have a story of how it came to the family, but would like to find out more

arcticap · May 16, 2010, 03:53 PM

I hosted the photos on Imageshack and posted the links for you on ALR.
I noticed that there's a flying dragon [or Pegasus?] on the sideplate near the hammer screw in photo #6.
That looks pretty neat!

Here's your ALR thread link:

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/...?topic=10431.0

lemonsbunch · May 16, 2010, 04:06 PM

thank you! it is a crane or a pheasant i think tho..there are some reeds, and one sitting in the reeds and one flying

bedbugbilly · May 16, 2010, 06:07 PM

Double barrel . . . . but single trigger? Obviously some repairs made to the wrist at sometime. I'm not familiar with the name but I'm sure someone out there will be able to help you out. It's nice that you have it and it has been passed down through your family . . . . don't let someone talk you out of it . . . . it's right where it belongs . . . . for you and your family to enjoy and treasure! Good luck!

lemonsbunch · May 16, 2010, 06:36 PM

thank you bedbugbilly

It is definately staying with me! It has been stolen twice from my dad's house, so I have it now, and it stays in a safe :O)

May 16, 2010, 12:47 PM	#1
lemonsbunch Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 8	inherited bp shotgun I am in waaay over my head on this one! I have inherited an old shotgun. it is engraved on the side of what looks to be R Tomes or maybe even R Comes. I is a side x side double barrell, with the wooden push rod. It also is very ornate with lots of scrollwork on all the metal. On the plate where the name is engraved, is what looks to be reeds with a crane sitting in the reeds and another flying over head. I know it is old, as it was handed down in my family, I am just unsure of the mfr and possible dating on it.

May 16, 2010, 03:53 PM	#10
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	I hosted the photos on Imageshack and posted the links for you on ALR. I noticed that there's a flying dragon [or Pegasus?] on the sideplate near the hammer screw in photo #6. That looks pretty neat! Here's your ALR thread link: http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/...?topic=10431.0 Last edited by arcticap; May 16, 2010 at 04:23 PM.

May 16, 2010, 06:07 PM	#12
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	Double barrel . . . . but single trigger? Obviously some repairs made to the wrist at sometime. I'm not familiar with the name but I'm sure someone out there will be able to help you out. It's nice that you have it and it has been passed down through your family . . . . don't let someone talk you out of it . . . . it's right where it belongs . . . . for you and your family to enjoy and treasure! Good luck! __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

May 16, 2010, 12:48 PM	#2
SouthCali Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 195	pics please

May 16, 2010, 01:48 PM	#3
lemonsbunch Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 8	ok, i will try

May 16, 2010, 02:19 PM	#4
lemonsbunch Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 8	i couldnt figure out how to post pics, so i sent them to your aol account

May 16, 2010, 02:23 PM	#5
SouthCali Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 195	hmm i checked it, no pics/or attachments appeared.

May 16, 2010, 02:42 PM	#6
lemonsbunch Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 8	ok, i will try again

May 16, 2010, 02:51 PM	#7
lemonsbunch Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 8	lets see if this works.....things that keep me busy 009.jpg things that keep me busy 007.jpg things that keep me busy 006.jpg

May 16, 2010, 03:21 PM	#8
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	You can also try asking in the antique gun collecting section on the American Long Rifles forum where someone may recognize the name: http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php

May 16, 2010, 03:36 PM	#9
lemonsbunch Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 8	thank you arcticap. i posted there too I really appreciate any help! I have a story of how it came to the family, but would like to find out more

May 16, 2010, 04:06 PM	#11
lemonsbunch Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 8	thank you! it is a crane or a pheasant i think tho..there are some reeds, and one sitting in the reeds and one flying

May 16, 2010, 06:36 PM	#13
lemonsbunch Junior Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Posts: 8	thank you bedbugbilly It is definately staying with me! It has been stolen twice from my dad's house, so I have it now, and it stays in a safe :O)