old guns

[000's]

All right whos the man on old guns.girlfriend has great grand dads old double barrel flintlock.the only words on the gun are smith london I think.I know it says smith looks like london but not sure.any ideas

[clacy]

LC Smith made flintlocks and continued to make doubles until the 30's. I"d look into gun digest and try to find it.

[nautiduck]

I answered your post over in mix it up but figured Id better look here in case you dont check that post again.

Is it an old flintlock shotgun? If so the London marking would most likely refer to a London Damascus or London Twist barrel. Most likely a valuable piece.

Did some more thinking and it maybe a Samuel and Charles Smith they were produced in London early 1800's I believe they are marked "smith, london", it should have a damascus barrel and can be very valuable. I'll give you $100 for it.

Post pics of the gun with the markings visible and Ill see if I can help more.

Ive seen Smiths sell for 45K

[000's]

Thanks duck .Dont think she would ever sell it,asked me about it and I had no clue.The gun is in fair shape the markings are hard to see but I will take some pics tonight,thanks for the help.

[Flatdog]

The proof marks will tell "all" try to photo them will make life allot easier should be on the lumps.

[nautiduck]

Did some checking earlier almost positive from your description it is a Charles and Samuel Smith. The Smith brothers made firearms up until about 1840 I think not quite sure of the date, as soon as you post pics Ill have a better idea make sure you get clear pics of any stampings that you can find and also see if you can get a clear pic of the steel of the barrel such as any patterning, swirls, or striations.

[000's]

hey duck forgot to take the pics last night .I did not see any markings on the gun pretty plain but I will take some this weekend ,again thanks for the help.