{"message":"In _app.tsx at root","renderCount":1}
{"message":"In _app.tsx child child of NextIntlProvider","renderCount":1}
{"message":"In _app.tsx child of hammerui provider","renderCount":1}
{"message":"In layout.tsx top level","renderCount":1}
{"message":"In layout.tsx sibling to main","renderCount":1}
{"message":"In _app.tsx child of Layout","renderCount":1}
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot50 Photos
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot
Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot

Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot

Lot Closed

This item is in Manchester, NH

Similar Items

Overview of Rare St. Louis Percussion Double Shotgun by Nathaniel Wilmot

Item Details

High Estimate4000
Low Estimate2500
Description Update 08/22/2019: Light scattered scratches on right tube & light pitting at muzzles

12 ga., 31” Thomas Kilby barrels showing bright very good plus to otherwise excellent bores which do show a bit of scattered light oxidation, with a bit more moderate oxidation right at the muzzles, which will likely leave behind some light pinprick pitting. The barrels themselves remain lovely showing a beautiful contrasting three tone gray and brown damascus pattern nearly their full-length, the only detractor being some oxidation and pitting at the muzzles for about 1/2”, with scattered speckles as far back as 1”. The breeches retain lovely original color case-hardening with sprays of nice tight scroll engraving with background punch-dot shading and banknote filigree borders. The rib is marked “N.N. Wilmot St.Louis”. The bar under locks and hammers show some nice color case-hardening, perhaps 85-90% remaining, and they are adorned with the highest quality open flowing foliate scroll with extremely fine background punch-dot shading. There are small game scenes left and right with birds and a walking stag, each maker marked “N.N. Wilmot”. The hammers have graceful recurving spurs and neat cap deflector swirls just to the rear of their impact areas. The tang, tailpipe triggerplate front extension and guard all show the same top-quality scroll engraving with a gun dog on the bow of the guard. The metal surfaces are primarily a pewter gray patina but the bow shows some strong remnants of original blue with trace case color on the buttplate tang. The straight grip English walnut buttstock rates very fine to perhaps near excellent, showing perhaps an old very light cleaning but with all edges crisp and metal and wood fit excellent overall. There is lovely grain figure in the butt on left and right with the expected light dings and handling marks that come from a field-used arm, the gun having a length of pull of 14” to the smooth steel butt. The locks are crisp and mechanically functional and the underside of the barrel exhibits Birmingham proofs, is “12” bore marked and is marked “T Kilby/Laminated/Steel/Barrel”. Rarely do we find double guns from Wilmot, his pistols are far more common, this is a very lovely example, and after a thorough inspection by a competent ‘smith, likely still very usable. The wedge is captivated however the front and rear of the head show chips and its fit is very tight. The original ramrod with wad-pull end is included. Nathaniel Wilmot, formerly of Boston Massachusetts, was active in St. Louis Missouri circa 1850-1859, after which time he moved to St. Paul. (38937-449) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]

Payment

• Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express as payment for items purchased. Credit card purchases are limited to $50,000.00 per customer, per auction. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks. • There will be a Buyer's Premium of 17.5% + 3% online bidding fee added to all purchases. A discounted Buyers Premium of 15% + 3% online bidding fee will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. • Customers without prior credit approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding. • There will be a $35 bank service fee charged to all international payments made by wire transfer.
CheckMoney OrderWire Transfer

Auction Details

Auction No. 123 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms250 Commercial St., Manchester, NH, 03101Saturday, Aug 24, 2019 | 8:00 AM CDT

Terms Of Sale

FIREARMS WARNING Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, it is imperative that, before you use any firearm purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use. GENERAL STATEMENTS • All bidders who attend the sale must register and obtain a bidders card in order to participate in the auction. Absentee/Telephone bidders must register by filling out and signing an absentee bid sheet. • The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall become the owner upon the fall of the hammer. The auctioneer has sole discretion in the case of a dispute among bidders. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. has taken great care in the preparation of the descriptions in this catalog. Although we believe everything in the descriptions to be true, we do not guarantee any part of any description. We recommend that the bidders view the items in person and form their own opinions as to condition, originality, origin, etc. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will consider all requests for refunds. If a customer is unhappy with a purchase we will be happy to discuss a remedy with them. • All requests for refunds must be made within 30 days of the sale date. Therefore, it is important that absentee bidders pay for their items in a timely fashion. All requests for refunds received after 30 days of the sale date will not be considered. • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bid in order to protect our consignors interests. • Reserves: A very few lots will be offered with reserve. In cases where items are reserved, a bid of the low estimate will always exceed the reserve. Reserves will be bid by the auctioneer as an opening bid so any bid taken from the floor or the phone is a live bid above the reserve amount. • Bidding on any item in the sale indicates the bidder's full acceptance and understanding of all terms and conditions of sale and firearms warning (printed and online). PAYMENT POLICY • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express as payment for items purchased. Credit card purchases are limited to $50,000.00 per customer, per auction. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks. • There will be a Buyer's Premium of 17.5% + 3% online bidding fee added to all purchases. A discounted Buyers Premium of 15% + 3% online bidding fee will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. • Customers without prior credit approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding. • There will be a $35 bank service fee charged to all international payments made by wire transfer. GUIDELINES FOR FIREARM PURCHASES • All Federal, State and Local firearms laws will be observed. FFL holders may take possession of any firearm on day of sale when they present a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License. New Hampshire residents over the age of 21 may take possession of any firearm on day of sale providing the proper paperwork is filled out and the transfer has been approved either through the NH State Police or the FBI NICS System. While most NICS and State approvals are immediate, approvals could take up to 3 days. Most non-residents may take possession of long guns on day of sale after completing the proper forms and successfully completing a NICS check; modern handguns will need to be shipped to an FFL holder in the buyer's home state. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping charges and all items must be paid for on day of sale. Bidders should be familiar with their local and state laws as Amoskeag Auction Co., Inc. will not be responsible for any parties purchasing items which may not be possessed in, or shipped, to their state of residence. CLASS III • Amoskeag Auction Co., Inc. is a licensed Class III S.O.T. and now handles transfers of Machineguns, Suppressors, A.O.W.'s and shotguns in-house. We are pleased to answer any questions you may have regarding brining your Class III items to market. FIREARMS ARE MARKED AS FOLLOWS: ANTIQUE - no paperwork required C&R - for firearms that fall under the ATF Curio & Relics licensing and if purchased by a person with a “C&R License” no paperwork is required. NOTE: Items that meet the age requirements but have been altered from their original configuration may NOT be delivered on a C&R License. Firearms that are not marked with one of these notations are considered to be “MODERN” and all proper paperwork is required unless you are an FFL Dealer. FIREARMS WARNING Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, it is imperative that, before you use any firearm purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use.
1.3.206.7be733a