John Hill double shotgun
John Hill double shotgun
Perhaps someone from U.K. could offer some insight as to what exactly I have, even a wild guess as to possible value would be interesting also. The gun is 10 ga., barrels are 32 inches. Gun is marked on both sides with JO
s Hill. The gun is marked on the barrel rib "london fine damascus" . There are two proofmarks on each barrel under the forend. It is also marked with what looks like the number 11 and the number 9212 (which I assume is the serial number). When I first saw the gun I thought the JO. s Hill would be Joseph Hill, but I couldn't turn up anything associated with Joseph Hill. A little research turned up a gunmaker named John Hill who made guns in London at 76 Tooley street from 1825 to 1856. A trade directory from London dated 1841 included a Mr. John Hill - gunmaker at that address. I'm afraid the gun is a little worse for the wear. Very little of the original finish remains and the checkering is worn smooth. However, all parts are there and the gun is fully functional. Alltogether a fascinating piece. I wish I had more resources available to me to research the gun, but I'm lacking a little there. Any feedback would be appreciated.
s Hill. The gun is marked on the barrel rib "london fine damascus" . There are two proofmarks on each barrel under the forend. It is also marked with what looks like the number 11 and the number 9212 (which I assume is the serial number). When I first saw the gun I thought the JO. s Hill would be Joseph Hill, but I couldn't turn up anything associated with Joseph Hill. A little research turned up a gunmaker named John Hill who made guns in London at 76 Tooley street from 1825 to 1856. A trade directory from London dated 1841 included a Mr. John Hill - gunmaker at that address. I'm afraid the gun is a little worse for the wear. Very little of the original finish remains and the checkering is worn smooth. However, all parts are there and the gun is fully functional. Alltogether a fascinating piece. I wish I had more resources available to me to research the gun, but I'm lacking a little there. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Re: John Hill double shotgun
Can't help with it Mac but if you could post some photographs of it with close-up details it might help. We LOVE photos on here
Duncan
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Re: John Hill double shotgun
Mac,
As Duncan says, we love photos; the '11' will be the true gauge probably.
As Duncan says, we love photos; the '11' will be the true gauge probably.
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Eoin.
Eoin.
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My camera has given up the ghost. Working on a replacement. Please bear with me.
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Just 'borrowed it and tweeked the image a bit
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.