Overall length: 55 – ½”. Barrel length: 39 – ¾”. Single barrel percussion shotgun with round .70 caliber smooth barrel marked “D. Kilpatrick” for the gunsmith David Kilpatrick. Silver thumbpiece inlay marked with the owners name “Wm. Craig”. Nicely engraved silver furniture and cap box (also marked “D. Kilpatrick”). Checkered wrist. David Kilpatrick is recognized for his extremely high quality plain rifles, only a very few of his guns have survived. Rare specimen by “Plains” gun supplier. Oil finished stock. All German silver mounts polished. All crisp markings and engravings. Very good condition.
Overall length: 55 – ½”. Barrel length: 39 – ¾”. Single barrel percussion shotgun with round .70 caliber smooth barrel marked “D. Kilpatrick” for the gunsmith David Kilpatrick. Silver thumbpiece inlay marked with the owners name “Wm. Craig”. Nicely engraved silver furniture and cap box (also marked “D. Kilpatrick”). Checkered wrist. David Kilpatrick is recognized for his extremely high quality plain rifles, only a very few of his guns have survived. Rare specimen by “Plains” gun supplier. Oil finished stock. All German silver mounts polished. All crisp markings and engravings. Very good condition.
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