I have a 12 ga double bl shotgun with warden london stamped on it i has the side cock ears and is damacus twist steel i can't find any history on this shotgun bill hansen
2006-11-24 10:15:05 · 4 answers · asked by janbil 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
And you're not likely to find much more information about it. The Warranted London mark usually indicates an inexpensive shotgun from Belgium. Examine the breech area for an oval with an ELG inside. That will be the Belgian proof mark. There were millions of similar guns imported c. 1890-1914 with a wide variety of trade names. They are considered unsafe with modern ammunition and are valued only as mantle decorations.
2006-11-24 10:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by Knowledge 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old, interesting but not very valuable.
It's what's known as a "Wall hanger" today. Get a nice wood gun rack and hang it up high out of reach.
WHATEVER you do, DO NOT fire any Damascus firearm. While the Damascus process was great for cutlery, it proved in firearms to become dangerously weak and it was never intended for today's high powered loads.
In really good-to-fine condition, with an intact antique patina that has not been refinished and good, solid unrefinished wood stock you are looking at maybe $200 value. Poor finish or refinished, maybe $100 from an antique store.
2006-11-24 22:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was designed for use with black powder be very careful if you use modern ammo.
You might find more info through the antique firearms guild.
2006-11-24 18:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by kevin_4508 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it is a wire twist barrel then do not fire it all. It aint worth it. Its a keepsake, or wall hanger. Neat to have, but not for shootin. Fraid i dont know nothin bout that brand of gun.
2006-11-24 19:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by bladerunner7mm08 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋