BPJONES
07-14-2016, 10:09 PM
Picked up these two front stuffers very recently and thought maybe some would like seeing them. The first is a Hollis & Sheath of London smooth bore rifle. Bore measures at .508 so am pegging it as 50 caliber. From the proof marks, and info I found on Hollis & Sheath, I put it at 1849-1855 date. The rifle is in remarkable condition indicating there is no reason it could not be shot as it is. There are no cracks anywhere in the wood and except for some staining, the bore is good. The hammer and lock works great and is tight. It is a very well balanced rifle.
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The second gun is a William Landell of Glasgow 13 gauge double barrel from roughly 1850-1860. This gun is also in remarkable condition. The barrels ring clear and the bores just have minor staining. No cracks in this one either. I don't know if I have ever felt smoother working locks and hammers on another muzzleloader. Both guns have been very well looked after over the years and not even a buggered screw on either of them. Either gun will be a joy to take out in the field.http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j470/picadilly1/Landell/DSCF2515_zpsnkeskgah.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/picadilly1/media/Landell/DSCF2515_zpsnkeskgah.jpg.html)http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j470/picadilly1/Landell/DSCF2517_zpsxp4t52zz.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/picadilly1/media/Landell/DSCF2517_zpsxp4t52zz.jpg.html)http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j470/picadilly1/Landell/DSCF2520_zpsy1svh0ke.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/picadilly1/media/Landell/DSCF2520_zpsy1svh0ke.jpg.html)
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http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j470/picadilly1/hollis%20and%20sheath/DSCF2549_zps3umtipow.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/picadilly1/media/hollis%20and%20sheath/DSCF2549_zps3umtipow.jpg.html)
The second gun is a William Landell of Glasgow 13 gauge double barrel from roughly 1850-1860. This gun is also in remarkable condition. The barrels ring clear and the bores just have minor staining. No cracks in this one either. I don't know if I have ever felt smoother working locks and hammers on another muzzleloader. Both guns have been very well looked after over the years and not even a buggered screw on either of them. Either gun will be a joy to take out in the field.http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j470/picadilly1/Landell/DSCF2515_zpsnkeskgah.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/picadilly1/media/Landell/DSCF2515_zpsnkeskgah.jpg.html)http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j470/picadilly1/Landell/DSCF2517_zpsxp4t52zz.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/picadilly1/media/Landell/DSCF2517_zpsxp4t52zz.jpg.html)http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j470/picadilly1/Landell/DSCF2520_zpsy1svh0ke.jpg (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/picadilly1/media/Landell/DSCF2520_zpsy1svh0ke.jpg.html)