Mid-19th century muzzle-loading percussion cap long gun. The gun has brass and pewter fittings and its original ramrod. The butt of the gun is fine-grained black walnut. The hammer mechanism is in good working condition and overall the gun is in very good condition for its age. The gun is missing one small piece of pewter on the stock.
Dimensions
The overall length of the gun is 55 inches. The walnut stock is 28.5 inches and the barrel is 29 inches. It is a smooth bore. The maker's stamp is on the right side of the gun and says "Keen London." There are four additional stamps on the gun. One is a crown with a P underneath it and below that are two other stamps, one is looks like a V with something above it and the other I cannot make out. There is also a 23 stamped on the upper barrel about 4 inches down the barrel from the hammer mechanism. a crown with a V underneath and the third is another proof mark. These marks match those of London marks from the 1800 to 1855 period. See photo.
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Inherited
Dear Terry, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal. The presented object appears to be a British Enfield-type smooth-bore rifle with a converted percussion lock system. It has the proof and acceptance stamps of London and was made under the reign of Queen Victoria I. The maker was Keen London and the rifle was probably made in the second quarter of the 19th century. Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market. This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 300 to 600 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary. With kind regards, Gregory
