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hrf · 10-02-2012, 08:13 AM

You haven't shown or listed the actual markings; is it marked Wm Beckwith and does it have Birmingham proofs? I ask because British pinfires are far less common than those made in Belgium.

Boothroyd's Directory of British Gunmakers lists William Andrew Beckwith 1808-1865, in business in Birmingham 1810-1861, and business owned by William and Henry Beckwith 1865.

I can't suggest a value, but pinfires were never popular in USA, and are not highly sought by US collectors today.

10-02-2012, 08:13 AM	#2
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: Henry Beckwith Pinfire 12 ga. You haven't shown or listed the actual markings; is it marked Wm Beckwith and does it have Birmingham proofs? I ask because British pinfires are far less common than those made in Belgium. Boothroyd's Directory of British Gunmakers lists William Andrew Beckwith 1808-1865, in business in Birmingham 1810-1861, and business owned by William and Henry Beckwith 1865. I can't suggest a value, but pinfires were never popular in USA, and are not highly sought by US collectors today.