I wish I could post a picture but...this is a side by side, with no visible markings to identify the maker. 2 hammers and triggers, one trigger in front of the other, fairly primitive in appearence, barrels have thin walls and do not appear to be machined. Barrels are joined together with a metal strip on top of the barrels that run the length of the barrels. Light carvings on the underside of the stock of what look kinda like pineaples. a fiddlehead detail at the base of the barrels near the hammers. The sideplates where the hammers attach appear that they might have had some light etching at one time. It is really hard for me to describe any more details.The gun is from eastern ontario but may have originated from EuropeAny comments are appreciated
Just a guess.... and it is a long shot. You have a double barrel Damascus or twist barrel shotgun. Maybe high quality, maybe not. The fiddle thing you mentioned sounds like the lock at the breach on of the barrels. The carvings sound like it is a somewhat nicer gun. If the barrels are Damascus ot twist, they will have a swirly looking pattern in the metal. Other than that, there is little to say about the gun. Could be a percussion shotgun/rifle and possibly more modern. Need to either supply a picture or take it to a knowledgeable person. However, don't necessarily accept the first offer to buy it, especially if the price is around 1-2 hundred. Could be worthless or worth more. Not enough information to go on.
Bringing it to a gun dealer in your area may be the quickest way to find out the manufacture of the piece.
Here's a place that may be able to give you some help. Send all available info about your gun along with some good clear pictures to Harry Hunter c/o Muzzle Blasts Magazine, P.O. box 67, Friendship, IN 47021. Harry is a good source for info on old muzzleloading guns. He cannot give you an appraisal of its value without an actual examination. However, he may be able to recommend someone in your area who can give you an appraisal of its value. There will, of course, be a charge for an appraiser's services. The appraiser can tell you what he charges. Good luck.
