J.Bourne &Son, Birmingham, Eng. 12gauge. English Coach Gun

 

J.Bourne & Son of Birmingham, England was one third of the founders of B.S.A: Birmingham Small Arms.

Prior to forming B.S.A,  J.Bourne & Son made high quality caplock muzzleloading guns, like my English Coach gun, circa 1840-45.

This was a time before interchangeable parts and mass production, and guns like this were designed from a pattern, but essentially were on of a kind items.

The hickory  ramrod is said to be original, and it certainly appears to be over 175 years old.

At some point, a gunsmith installed a replacement left hammer, and did a good job at matching at least the style of hammer.

The SXS 22" barrels are a perfect length for self defense purposes. I suspect that was the original use for this particular coach gun.