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Lot 1273:Engraved Ryan & Son, London Flintlock Single Barrel Shotgun

August 16th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1273:Engraved Ryan & Son, London Flintlock Single Barrel Shotgun

August 16th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$2,000 - $4,000
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Engraved Ryan & Son, London Flintlock Single Barrel Shotgun

Made c. 1820 with a browned Damascus barrel, bead front sight, gold banded patent breech with platinum vent liner, grooved standing breech, "Ryan & Son" signed lockplate with foliate and martial engraving and unusual rainproof pan with a ring that fits against the vent, silver wedge and escutcheons, engraved blued steel mounts with a dog scene on the trigger guard bow, and figured walnut half-stock with silver forend cap, checkered wrist, oval cheekpiece, and 14 inch length of pull. The gun was purchased by Norman R. Blank from W. Keith Neal on August 16, 1959, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity filled out for Mr. Blank by F. Theodore Dexter. Provenance: W. Keith Neal; The Norman R. Blank Collection

ConditionVery fine overall as professionally refinished with 90% plus of the restored brown and blue finish, oxidation at the muzzle and butt, strong original case colors on the breech and standing breech, lighter original case colors on the lock, dark aged patina on the silver, bright gold band and platinum vent liner, crisp engraving, and generally minor overall wear. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerEuropean
ModelFlintlock
TypeShotgun
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge14
Barrel31 3/8 inch part octagon
Finishbrown/casehardened/blue
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views159
Catalog page285
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