I have offered to help a friend find out more about two shotguns she has from her father's estate.
One is a single shot 16 guage, the only things I found printed on it are
Diamond Arms Co,
St. Louis, Mo
There is no forearm. If you see what looks like paint on the single shot, guess what?
Is there any worth to this shotgun?
The double appears to be a custom 16 guage, there is lots of engraving. On the top of the barrels is inscribed
A. R. Mills Oct 29,1871 (infinity logo) (A.R. Mills was a friend of her father's. Since her father was born in 1911 and A.R. was described as an OLD friend....)
There isn't anything in the way of a maker mark that I can see.
I will post some pics. (I took several, and could get more...)
I guess the double was made in the 1870's, but is there any way I can get a manufacturer or an idea of value?
Thanks,
Gfrey
One is a single shot 16 guage, the only things I found printed on it are
Diamond Arms Co,
St. Louis, Mo
There is no forearm. If you see what looks like paint on the single shot, guess what?
Is there any worth to this shotgun?
The double appears to be a custom 16 guage, there is lots of engraving. On the top of the barrels is inscribed
A. R. Mills Oct 29,1871 (infinity logo) (A.R. Mills was a friend of her father's. Since her father was born in 1911 and A.R. was described as an OLD friend....)
There isn't anything in the way of a maker mark that I can see.
I will post some pics. (I took several, and could get more...)
I guess the double was made in the 1870's, but is there any way I can get a manufacturer or an idea of value?
Thanks,
Gfrey