Help in identifying big gauge single shot.

[jason]

I'm tying to ID this single shot gun (it appears to be an 8 or 10 gauge, but I'm not a shotgun expert). My father in law passed away a couple of years ago and these parts were found in his office. We may be able to find the stock and forend as well. I think this may have been a refinishing project before he passed away. Any help would be appreciated, especially with regards to potential value.

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Jason

[Mk42gunner]

Seems strange it would have either a serial number or assembly numbers and no name stamped on it. Value? not to hurt your feelings or anything, but my best guess is not much.

I would measure the diameter of the bore and chamber, and maybe the length of the chamber to try to identify the gauge. If you can find the wood, or make a stock set, I would use that as a wall hanger.

Robert

[jason]

Thanks - it doesn't hurt my feelings at all. The suggestion that it may hold some value came from someone else. I simply don't know what I am looking at. I can put my hands on it in a few weeks and I will take some measurements.

[M-Tecs]

Double or set triggers on a singleshot? Does the first trigger/lever open the action?

I don't have a clue what it is but it has a very intersting trigger setup. Some type of industrial 8 gauge?

[country gent]

Steel or damascus twist barrels? Alot of earlyier fire arms didnt have serial numbers though almost all were marked as to maker. What buisness was your father in law in? Could it have been a one off or machinists toolmakers project being made on "spare time"? Check with some of the local auction houses they may have an idea.

[pietro]

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You appear to have an example of a very rare and early Hyde & Shattuck shotgun from the late 1870's or early 1880's

That single-barrel / two-trigger style was most likely a Frank Wesson patent infringement.

They were made in 8, 10 & 12 gauge - the larger bores often referred to as "punt guns", for shooting at a closely-packed flock of waterfowl with the gun rested atop a punt boat's coaming.

Here's the story: http://www.american-firearms.com/american-firearms/z-html/company-S/Shattuck,%20C.S/Shattuck,%20C.S.html


The front trigger is for breaking the gun open; when you break the shotgun open, the hammer should automatically be put onto half cock.

Receiver tops were usually marked HYDE SHATTUCK, & CO. Hatfield Mass - but they were also made in Springfield MA.

The frame houses a floating “plunger” type firing pin.


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[M-Tecs]

That would be it.

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[jason]

You guys are great - I knew someone would ID it. Thanks!