Manufactured c. 1840. Features smoothbore, Damascus barrels with a concave rib, small brass bead front sight, double gold bands on the rib at the breech, platinum plugs, Birmingham proofs, and a swivel mounted ramrod. The locks are each signed "WILLIAM GIBSEN" and have scroll engraving and sliding half-cock safeties. The steel furniture has scroll engraving. The wrist escutcheon is gold. The lion mask pommel cap and wedge escutcheons are silver. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Very good overall with a mix of refinished brown and gray and brown patina on the barrel along with distinct twist patterns throughout and some minor pitting at the breech, traces of original case colors and blue finish remain, smooth gray and brown patina and some minor pitting on the balance, replacement right hammer, aged patina on the silver, bright gold, distinct but lightly worn checkering on the stock, small chips, and generally rather minor wear. Mechanically fine.