This gun was converted into a dangerous game ball gun from a larger wild-fowling shotgun and dates to circa 1880. The rib has a niter blue blade front and flat folding two-leaf rear sights graduated for 100 and 200 yards and is signed "J POTTER. HIGH STREET. LYNN." The back action locks are also signed "J. POTTER" and have non-rebounding hammers. The bottom of the barrels have proofs, "H.S," and the serial number which is repeated on the lower tang. The various components feature scroll and border engraving. The stock and forearm are checkered. Measurements: 3 ½ inch chambers, 1 ¾ inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 ½ inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 14 lbs. 10 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Fine overall as modified and refinished. 80% brown remains on the barrels, traces of case colors and blue finish remain on the action components, 90% plus blue remains on the buttplate over some pits, and there is crisp engraving and general mild wear. The wood has crisp checkering, some small repairs, undersized buttstock with nice figure, small chips at the edges of the butt, and minor wear. Mechanically fine.