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W.P MARSTONS TORONTO | Model: Cape Gun | Caliber: 16 G X 2 5/8"/.44 CAL?

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W.P MARSTONS TORONTO | Model: Cape Gun | Caliber: 16 G X 2 5/8 /.44 CAL?
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Condition: 5/10

Make:W.P MARSTONS TORONTO
Model: Cape Gun
Caliber: 16 G X 2 5/8"/.44 CAL? | Choke(s): Fixed Cylinder Choke

Bore(s): Shotgun bore is Fair, Pitted, Some Shine, Rifle Bore is Fair, Pitted, Light Rust
Comes With: No Additional Items
Action: Hinged Combination Gun

Main Description: The Canadian Gunsmiths 1608 to 1900 book has a drawing of the action and other details on page 70, only one other sample sold in an Ontario Auction with serial number 108. This unique Cape Gun marked W.P Marstons patent July 12th 1876 Toronto with a unique action when opened pivots to the left. Blade front sight, u notched rear sight, smooth rib, barrels are slightly loose on face, back action locks marked Marston with checkered spur hammers that function, left side is slightly loose and bent, extractor, checkered opening lever, double triggers, bottom tang is cracked. Two piece wood stocks, checkered forearm and pistol grip, small chip behind upper tang, smooth curved steel butt plate, stock cracked and repaired at toe and pistol grip.

Wear: Metal finish turning brown with light pitting, rust, scratches, handling marks and wear. Stocks show some marks, scratches and wear.

Barrel Length: 28.25"
Serial: 111
Class: Canadian Non Restricted, PAL Required

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