Summary
Single barrelled shotgun, 17 gauge .650. Twist steel barrel 33 3/4 in. (857 mm) long. Flintlock.
Made by H. W. Mortimer & Co, London, circa 1810. However, Harvey Walkate Mortimer and his son traded normally as H. W. Mortimer & Son, so this may be a later Birmingham-made copy.
Physical Description
Rib and two tail pipes underneath, ramrod missing, gold touch hole and breech band. Walnut half stock tipped with silver, chequered at grip, cheek piece on l. h. side, silver shield monogram plate. Trigger guard with hand hold, nickel silver foresight.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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H.W. Mortimer & Son (Gunsmiths), London, England, Great Britain, circa 1810
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock plate "H. W. MORTIMER & CO.", oval gold inlay on barrel bears "H. W. MORTIMER & CO. LONDON". barrel numbered "17", London proof marks.
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References
[Book] Penrose, Edgar H. 1949. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Firearms in the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria. 161. 14.
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