SAXTON LONDON TYPE TWIST STEEL HAMMER SHOTGUN

BARRELS 33.5". BORE - 10 GUAGE. Offered is a fairly typical post Civil War double barrel , double hammer mail order 10 bore muzzle loading shotgun. Most of these were made in Belgium and sold through mail order firms such as Wards & Sears. Barrel is stamped London Type Twist and the name Saxton is stamped on both locks. The left hammer has a make shift replacment for missing bolt. The one piece walnut stock has worn checkering at wrist and small hairline near triggers. The butt plate is smooth steel and stock has a rear sling swivel. This gun features double triggers. Wood is very good and all metal is patina with no original finish remaining. A period rod is included. A