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Lot 251:Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Percussion Shotgun

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 251:Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Percussion Shotgun

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Very Fine Engraved Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Sporting Shotgun with Case and Accessories

Manufactured in circa 1850. With browned Damascus barrels signed “T.E. MORTIMER EDINBURGH, LATE ST. JAMES ST. LONDON” on the concave rib. Casehardened border and scroll engraved patent breeches each with platinum plug. Casehardened border and scroll engraved standing breech and side locks, the latter each signed “T.E. MORTIMER, GEORGE ST.” Blued furniture including butt plate with long tang and trigger guard each with border and scroll engraving. Well-figured walnut half stock with checkered grip and forearm. Original brass mounted ramrod. In associated oak fitted case lined in green baize, the lid with Thomas Elsworth Mortimer printed trade label, and numbered to gun “5865”. With accessories including leather wrapped Bartram powder flask, leather shot flask with shield shaped escutcheon plate to one side, wad punch, oiler, large square glass oil bottle, turnscrews and two shot chargers. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

ConditionVery fine with 80% of the rebrowned finish remaining with some spotting and clear markings. The breech, locks, and hammers retain 70% of the original casehardened finish with the trigger plate and ramrod insert having mostly a smooth grey patina. The trigger guard and butt plate retain 50% of their original vibrant blue finish with most of the finish loss on the butt plate with some areas of discoloration. The refreshed wood is very good with numerous scratches and dings, well-defined checkering, and some discoloration. The case is very fine with several handling scratches and staining on the exterior and some slight tears to the interior. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerMortimer & Son
ModelPercussion
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge15 Bore
Barrel28 inch
Finishbrown/casehardened/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2341
Catalog page252
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