A Cased 14 Bore Double Barrelled Percussion Sporting Gun By W. Fletcher & Son, Circa 1850. With browned twist sighted barrel decorated along the central rid, foliate engraved tang, signed elaborately engraved stepped locks, engraved hammers decorated en suite, figured walnut half-stock (repair to the left side) chequered grip, engraved iron mounts including trigger guard and butt plate: in fitted mahogany case lined in purple baize retaining some accessories including powder flask and cap tin. 

Fletcher, W. [about 1830]

Shop in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Made flintlock fowling pieces. 

A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York. 

Dimensions:

Bore: 14 Bore

Barrel Length: 30 Inches (76.20 cm)

Total Length: 46 Inches (116.84 cm) 

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