W.R. Rawbone 10 ga. Percussion Coach Gun
- Category
- Firearms Shotguns
- Classification
- Non-restricted
- Action
- Double-barreled
- Manufacturer
- (other)
- Caliber
- 10 ga
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
Now, where will you ever see one of these?
Antique 10ga. percussion coach shotgun. In very good condition for tits vintage.
The solid stock is black walnut & the furniture polished. The ramrod looks to be period. For its age this gun is very well preserved. There are hallmarks indicating London View Marks.
These types were used in the Civil War with great effect by confederate cavalry. They were also use to guard gold bullion and mail on stage coaches and trains in the mid-1860s and on into late 70s in the West until they were replaced by the cartridge shell versions. These were used by Wells Fargo, Adams and American Express companies as well as the railroads. The coach gun was carried right along with the Wells Fargo strong box.
20 inch barrels (10ga.).
In its day it would look right in place on a frontier stagecoach or on board an early steam train express car.
The real deal - collectible.
$700
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William Rawbone (gunsmith) (1834-1919) moved to Canada from South Africa and established a firearms business in Toronto together with his son, Joseph. The business was located at 123 Yonge Street (1873-1876). It continued on up to 1882 under the management of Joseph Rawbone.
