Hidden double barrel shotgun uncovered in remodel

Is it too much to ask, what is stamped in the barrel?? It might just help solve this fascinating mystery - doncha know??

Or, we can just start guessing. My guess is Wards.

Without any information I guess Cresent.

It seems to me if the OP really wanted a serious answer, he would post some serious photos, as well as anything stamped on the gun.

What we have here now is a blurry long range cell phone photo, with no good detail photos of the action, or anything else.

I'm going to move on along.
Nothing to see here folks!!

rc

I bought 2.5 acres with a farmhouse that was built in 1876. Gutted the place last winter but unlike you I struck-out. Nice find. Maybe the 2 outbuildings will hold some treasures for me.

Without any information I guess Cresent. (sic)

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It does, sort of, look like a Crescent 20-gauge that I had years ago. But without better photos and some marking information, it is really hard to say for sure.

I found this old gun in a wall.
How much is it worth and where can I find parts for it,,,,

The Thissold Firearms manufacturing company was in operation from April 1, 1897, and went defunct in April of 1952. Thissold made several types of firearms, including shotguns, rifles, long guns, pistols, revolvers and handguns. Most of them were chambered for common ammunition. The Double barrel Inthewal shotgun, named after its designer, Herman Inthewal, saw production from 1904 to 1948 and was Thissolds longest running production model.

Chambered in 12, 16, 20, 28, and .410, the Inthewal double barrel saw more than 18,000,000 total shotguns on the market, so they are extremely rare and highly collectible.

These days, an old, rusty Inthewal double barrel 20 gauge shotgun can retail from between $50 and $4,872, depnding on year of manufacture and condition.

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At a glance it's what it appears to be - a rusty old piece of junk that might be a wall hanger for some place like Cracker Barrel....

If you can get the receiver and forearm off of the barrels and wrap some grip tape around the first 12 -16" of the muzzle end it'll make a good club for taking out zombies.

Where is "Carnac the Magnificent" the mystic from the East who could divine answers and tell everyone the origin of this gun.

I am anxiously watching this thread because I have 6 or 8 just like it stuck in a barrel out in my barn.

Value is roughly $160/ton right now across the scale at the scrap dealer.

Mickey Mouse pic.......... Did you really expect a detailed answer?

There are gun makers in England that could rebuild that old double just like new. New barrels, new forearm iron, replace sideplates and worn parts, new set of stocks with the wood of your choosing.

After all the makers of today just don't make them like they used to.

Hey I have granddad's old axe and it is just like it left the factory, led a hard life, but with 3 new heads and 5 handles it will chop wood with the best of them!

evan price said:

Value is roughly $160/ton right now across the scale at the scrap dealer.

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Now THAT'S funny right there !

Looks like the original tacticool scattergun. "Pistol grips? They get in the way. Fore end? Useless weight. Give me a trigger and a barrel; that's all I need."

Is it complete enough for a buyback?

I'm pretty sure that's a H&H Royal. Use to look like this:

https://hollandandholland.com/gun-room/royal-side-side-shotgun/

I think one of the most important questions to be answered about this relic is.......... is it loaded?

-kBob

Can I change my vote -- It does look like a Royal, now doesn't it??

It definitely is not an Inthewal - they never used set triggers.

side plates

The gun is most likely a side lock. It is hammerless. I would not discount it as worthless. What is the gauge? The proof marks beneath the fore arm stock will be deeper than the manufactures name on the top of the barrel. If there is a prize for the correct guess, put me down for LC Smith Hammerless based mainly on the way the fore arm stock attaches.
If your friends house is in England, I might change my vote to WW Greener, I don't believe Holland and Holland ever used this fore arm.

jaguarxk120 said:

There are gun makers in England that could rebuild that old double just like new. New barrels, new forearm iron, replace sideplates and worn parts, new set of stocks with the wood of your choosing.

After all the makers of today just don't make them like they used to.

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There are gun makers in the US that can do the same!

How much money do you have??

DM

Dave P said:

Can I change my vote -- It does look like a Royal, now doesn't it??

It definitely is not an Inthewal - they never used set triggers.

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I beg to differ sir, Thissold produced a short run of set trigger hammerless doubles as a 50th anniversary commemoration of the Inthewal. It was actually designed by Herman S. Inthewal, Jr.