BABCOCK, MOSES CIRCA 1849-1873

Made open-frame percussion shotguns and underhammer percussion cane guns in Charlestown, MA, circa 1849-1873.

BABCOCK, MOSES CIRCA 1849-1873 Antiques Models

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CANE GUN

.52 cal., underhammer single shot, 27 in. round barrel, iron framework, painted to resemble wood grain finish, right angle grips, hammer marked "M. BABCOCK/CHARLESTOWN". Mfg. circa 1850s. RF=unknown.

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OPEN FRAME SHOTGUN

.44 cal., single shot muzzleloader, various barrel lengths from 20 in. and greater, marked "M. BABCOCK/CHARLESTOWN/MASS", bead type front sight, no rear sight, trigger guard is also the main spring, trigger also functions as the s...