Swinburn & Son SXS
I'm looking for info on a Swinburn & Son 1860.It is a Blackpowder SxS shotgun with exposed hammers. It is not the Jacob's Rifle. I can't find much on the SXS shotgun. [:(!]
The Sideplates are stamped
Swinburn & Son
1860
On the tang it is stamped "SCINDE IRREGULAR HORSE"
Anu help would be great. I'm looking at buying it but I don't know a fair price.
Thank You[:)]
The Sideplates are stamped
Swinburn & Son
1860
On the tang it is stamped "SCINDE IRREGULAR HORSE"
Anu help would be great. I'm looking at buying it but I don't know a fair price.
Thank You[:)]
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http://birminghamgunmuseum.com/index.php?pr=C_P_Swinburn_and_Son
This should shed some light...apparantly quite a famous Birmingham gunmaker. The inscription obviously refers to a British Irregular Cavalry unit.
*I think I sorta kicked over an ant hill on this one. Swinburn was known for contract guns from Birmingham sent to the Confederate forces during the American Civil War and I would have to note the possibility (in light of the Irregular Horse refference) that this was a cavalry sidearm as the Confederates were known for the use of shotguns in this role; kinda 'anything that comes to hand' in that way. Pictures would be a plus....actually a necessity if any connection to this role is to be established, or if you want any kind of actual appraisal done.
Look for a J.S. and an anchor symbol as adirect refference to Swinburn.
**OK...ahead of myself as ussual! Check this link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Prince_of_Wales's_Own_Scinde_Horse
Obviously IS an Indian British unit.0
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