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Lot 681:Engraved English Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun from T.W. Cofer of Virginia

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Engraved English Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun from T.W. Cofer of Virginia

Thomas Wrenn Cofer (1828-1885) of Virginia designed a revolver in 1861 produced by T.W. Cofer & Co. until the fall of Portsmouth in May 1862. Shotguns from his shop are also known to have been used by Confederates. He later ran a gun store on Union Street in Norfolk, Virginia, until his death in 1885. This shotgun's barrels have a broad flat rib with a bead front sight, arrow engraving, "London Fine Twist" in silver inlay, scroll engraving, nickel-silver bands at the breech, and Birmingham proofs. The locks are marked "T W Cofer", and the German silver mounts feature scroll and game scene engraving. The stock has a small patchbox and a 14 3/8 inch length of pull.

ConditionGood with dark brown patina, moderate oxidation, and general moderate overall wear including some cracks and chips in the stock. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerEnglish
ModelDouble Barrel
TypeShotgun
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge10
Barrel34 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishbrown/casehardened/blue
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are dark and have moderate oxidation.

Item LocationRock Island, IL
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