Summary
Double barrelled shotgun, 12 gauge .719, side by side twist steel barrels 30 1/8 in. (765 mm) long.
Made by W. & C. Scott & Son, Birmingham, (active 1862-1895), serial number 11041, circa 1880.
Probably used by William Cole as an adult.
Physical Description
Breech loading, under lever action barrels drop down. Back action locks, lever fits around trigger guard, walnut stock chequered at grip, chequered fore piece.
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W. & C. Scott & Son (Gunsmiths), Birmingham, England, Great Britain, circa 1880
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Locks stamped "W. & C. Scott & Son", on barrel rib "W. & C. Scott & Son. Makers. London.", under barrel "13 11041" and London proof marks. Serial number 11041 on trigger extension.
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