CASED CONSTABLE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

CASED CONSTABLE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN NSN. This very nice cased side-by-side shotgun made by Richard Constable is marked “PHILADELPHIA” on its 31″ Damascus 12 ga. imported bbls. The nicely engraved locks are each marked “CONSTABLE”. The case includes a brass Dixon & Sons powder flask, a leather shot flask, cleaning rods, screwdriver, nipple wrench, and several wad cutters. It was common in Philadelphia for gunsmiths to use imported English bbls as settlers considered English guns to be the finest in the world. In a book written by John Krider in the 1850s, he comments that he does not understand the desire for English-made bbls as he employs English gunsmiths. He notes the demand for English-made bbls is so high some local gunsmiths are actually faking English proof marks on their bbls. As the demand for early American muzzle-loading shotguns continues to grow, quality cased sets such as this will take the lead. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Better than average condition throughout. Damascus bbls retain most of their orig finish and the locks contain most of the orig case hardening. The case shows signs of normal wear. Bores are clean and bright. 4-31726 RGG38 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1554	$2,300.00	CASED CONSTABLE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. SN NSN. This very nice cased side-by-side shotgun made by Richard Constable is marked “PHILADELPHIA” on its 31″ Damascus 12 ga. imported bbls. The nicely engraved locks are each marked “CONSTABLE”. The case includes a brass Dixon & Sons powder flask, a leather shot flask, cleaning rods, screwdriver, nipple wrench, and several wad cutters. It was common in Philadelphia for gunsmiths to use imported English bbls as settlers considered English guns to be the finest in the world. In a book written by John Krider in the 1850s, he comments that he does not understand the desire for English-made bbls as he employs English gunsmiths. He notes the demand for English-made bbls is so high some local gunsmiths are actually faking English proof marks on their bbls. As the demand for early American muzzle-loading shotguns continues to grow, quality cased sets such as this will take the lead. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Better than average condition throughout. Damascus bbls retain most of their orig finish and the locks contain most of the orig case hardening. The case shows signs of normal wear. Bores are clean and bright. 4-31726 RGG38 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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