William Moore & Co. 10 Bore SxS London England Double Antique 1836-1870

This is a Good-Very Good condition William Moore Grade 1 double barrel 10 bore muzzle loading shotgun. The side plates are stamped William Moore & Co. and this double was made from 1836-1870.
This William Moore & Co. percussion double features: (1) 10 bore barrels in “London Twist Steel”. Barrels are 32” long with left barrel mic at .0753 and the right barrel mic at .0763. (2) Stock is one piece walnut with straight English grip and checkered grip. (3) Top and bottom ribs are concave. (4) Hammers have first cock sear safeties. (5) Triggers both function fine. (6) Stock toe has around a 3/4” cast off (picture). (7) Stock measures: Drop at comb front 1-1/2", Drop at comb center 2.0", Drop at heel 2-5/8" and LOP front trigger 14-1/8".

The condition of this double is Good-VG: (1) Metal finishes were refinished at some point and have aged again. (2) The wood to metal fit on all surfaces except the butt plate are excellent. (3) The butt plate fit is proud to the walnut assuming the wood has shrunk over time. It does not appear to have been sanded.
The bores are both VG+ to excellent and very well kept. They are not pitted or frosted. There are no dings or dents. They are very bright, shiny and impressive for an early black powder double.

This is a nice even patina double gun from the percussion era of shotguns.