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Lot #250
Lot #252

Lot 251: Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Percussion Shotgun

Very Fine Engraved Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Sporting Shotgun with Case and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Lot 251: Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Percussion Shotgun

Very Fine Engraved Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Sporting Shotgun with Case and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Very Fine Engraved Thomas Elsworth Mortimer 15 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Sporting Shotgun with Case and Accessories

Manufacturer: Mortimer & Son
Model: Percussion
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 15 Bore
Barrel: 28 inch
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2227
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 252
Class: Antique
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

Very 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.



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