DUNKS Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I put this up in the general guns section but not in this elite section. So for those who only look in here is my new gun. An early Christmas present from my son. George Sherwood of Portsmouth 1840 ish muzzle loader in not bad condition with Damascus barrels . Only original black powder proof. I do intend to shoot it! Just been to Mr Kranks for new nipples and some percussion caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Good shooting with your new gun use a volume load of 2.1/2 drms black powder to 1oz of shot and you cannot go wrong it is a good load for both game and clays . Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Was hoping it was placed in the SXS section. What went wrong? 2 hours ago, Feltwad said: Good shooting with your new gun use a volume load of 2.1/2 drms black powder to 1oz of shot and you cannot go wrong it is a good load for both game and clays . Feltwad Using the Skychief method of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 That method not needed stick with two 1/8 cards over powder , shot and finish with 1/16 card over shot Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 A lovely gun, good to see, I hope that you have many days of enjoyment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 If you Google George Sherwood,Portsmouth gunmaker you`ll see an entry that gives Mr. Sherwood a walk on part in the last duel to be fought in England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, mudpatten said: If you Google George Sherwood,Portsmouth gunmaker you`ll see an entry that gives Mr. Sherwood a walk on part in the last duel to be fought in England. Now that ia very interesting. Goodness knows how you found it. Thanks a million. My gun could have been stood in the corner while the practiced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) Very nice, give us an update when you've shot game with it. Will you make up rolled paper loads for quick reloads in the field? Edited October 3, 2020 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 And wire bound shot for those extra long shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Whilst doing some confirmatory research online I unexpectedly came across a reference that I had not seen before despite considerable research into local gunmakers. In 2014 Yorkshire auctioneers Tennants sold a 1.5 inch percussion punt gun in fairly rough condidition. Originally valued at much less, it sold for £2.200 so may have had some life left in it. It bears the name of George Sherwood, a Portsmouth gunmaker who was in business up until c1843. I`m particularily interested in tracing the whereabouts of this gun for historical research purposes. Has anyone seen it? Is it your gun? Regards, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 16 hours ago, mudpatten said: Whilst doing some confirmatory research online I unexpectedly came across a reference that I had not seen before despite considerable research into local gunmakers. In 2014 Yorkshire auctioneers Tennants sold a 1.5 inch percussion punt gun in fairly rough condidition. Originally valued at much less, it sold for £2.200 so may have had some life left in it. It bears the name of George Sherwood, a Portsmouth gunmaker who was in business up until c1843. I`m particularily interested in tracing the whereabouts of this gun for historical research purposes. Has anyone seen it? Is it your gun? Regards, Nick. The punt gun in question was sold Wednesday the 17th September 2014 at Tennants Militaria auction. Lot 508 it was entered in the catalogue has a percussion large bore punt gun by Sherwood , Portsmouth with a 106 inch iron barrel octagonal at the breech with traces of sludge green paint the lock plate engraved with duck shooting and the makers name. Fitted with a folding trigger, a walnut half stock with a checked grip, the for end set with a large iron ring and two fittings in the middle of the barrel the butt had a large piece removed and a steel but plate the overall length of the gun was 123 inches . I am afraid I do not have a photo of the gun but I do remember seen it at the auction . Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Many thanks for that. We`ve been in touch with the auctioneers who`ve been very helpful. Although they would not, of course, give any details of the vendor or purchaser they will contact them on our behalf to see if they would be interested in corresponding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 On 03/10/2020 at 16:10, figgy said: Very nice, give us an update when you've shot game with it. Will you make up rolled paper loads for quick reloads in the field? No game. Just a play at the clays. On 03/10/2020 at 18:35, mudpatten said: Whilst doing some confirmatory research online I unexpectedly came across a reference that I had not seen before despite considerable research into local gunmakers. In 2014 Yorkshire auctioneers Tennants sold a 1.5 inch percussion punt gun in fairly rough condidition. Originally valued at much less, it sold for £2.200 so may have had some life left in it. It bears the name of George Sherwood, a Portsmouth gunmaker who was in business up until c1843. I`m particularily interested in tracing the whereabouts of this gun for historical research purposes. Has anyone seen it? Is it your gun? Regards, Nick. Wish it was. Mine is a mere 16 gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 My partner in research has located the current owner of the punt gun and the actual story behind it is highly unusual. The iron barrel, it is`nt damascus, is that of an Indian rampart gun which was brought back to the UK early in the 19th century. It probably started life as a match or flintlock but this was removed and replaced by a percussion lock bearing the name of George Sherwood of Portsmouth. The question is, did Sherwood convert it to a punt gun? Sherwood himself was in debtors prison in 1845 and died a short while later so it might be that the gun found it`s way back here, to some unknown corner of the UK, where it was converted to a punt gun which just happened to utilize a lock randomly bearing the name of Sherwood. The research continues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 I dont know about his punt gun but we shot his 16g percussion gun with no problems. today. So many things to get right with a 180 year old muzzleloader with new nipples. luckily there is lots of good advice out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 That's lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Zapp said: That's lovely Thanks . Shoots nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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