The barrels have been shortened as was common for guns used by Wells Fargo shotgun messengers and express car agents in the late … DAMASCUS BELGIUM. Years ago, this guy got a bunch of old worthless double barreled shotguns, sawed off the barrels and marked them as Wells Fargo. Item Information. The piece has a metal badge (possibly silver) that reads, "Wells Fargo 25 Express 1892." I will list the markings. Triggerguard marked: WF &Co EXP / 190. The only substantiated shotguns made for and used by Wells Fargo, the most famous historic name in transporting valuables, were a group of about 50 made on contract by the Ithaca Gun Co. I believe it is from the early 1800's. LOL ! & Co.s LX. Wells fargo did not put any kind of brass or anything else on the guns. The gun maker is based out of Birmingham, England, and still manufacturers guns to this day. The LG & ELG are Belgium proof marks. Under the forearm piece on the barrel itself it states this: it has a 13 that has a symbol to the left and one to the right with the 13 in the middle of the two symbols. How would anybody know if the Wells Fargo markings on an antique shotgun are real? Stock is very good. In my opinion the Wells Fargo markings are spurious however it's very nicely marked and is still an excellent representation of a Wild West coach gun. The bottom of the shotgun's action is marked with the inscription, "WF & Co" in large letters. However, we all know that many shotguns have had markings added in later years with the purpose of getting a better price among collectors. Action works well. This gun has an overall gray patina. F. & Co.” These markings are not authentic Wells Fargo Markings. Serial no. IM. 12 gauge with an 18 ½” barrel. The lot features an original authentic Wells Fargo Express side by side double barrel shotgun. Replica 1881 Coach Gun Shotgun Wells Fargo Stagecoach Cap Gun Stage Prop. ... A Wells Fargo stamping would make the value jump ! 99% are fakes made in the 60's to boost sales 10. American Gun Co. was a trade name used on Crescent Fire Arms Co. products. Top of barrel marked: NO. There are no other markings that I can see. Various Belgian proof marks. Checkered walnut pistolgrip stock and beavertail fore-end. The left barrel is marked "CHOKE BORED", and the right is marked "GENUINE ARMORY STEEL." Not to mention it is just like Everett Hitch's Wells Fargo 8 Gauge in the book Appaloosa (not the movie version). Underneath the forearm piece, on the forearm piece itself, states: W.F. 51 / 3441 (serial number?) https://shootingwithhobie.blogspot.com/2012/01/wells-fargo-shotguns.html Action works well and bore has spots of pitting throughout. I have a Wells Fargo Stagecoach gun that is original. The barrel and the top rib are both marked “W. With Wells Fargo operations lasting from 1856 to 1918, this shotgun might have been used by the company. Barrel has been shortened. Sorry I am new to this. There are some other markings on the stock that identify it as a Wells Fargo gun but the only markings on the receiver say American Gun Company. "Wells Fargo" marked shotguns have become a problem among collectors of … The gun itself is English made and marked with the maker's name on the locks. Made in 1881. He even had got some Wells Fargo letterhead and zeroxed a number of copies of the blank forms and then typed in that such and such a shotgun was assigned to, say, the Alberquerque office. 5212 D OXFORD. 44280, 12-gauge, 19-inch barrels with fixed front bead sight. Details about Replica 1881 Coach Gun Shotgun Wells Fargo Stagecoach Cap Gun Stage Prop. Eclipse Gun Co. Wells Fargo Double Barrel Shotgun. Condition: New.
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