AboutDoug Little Expertise I can answer questions relating to Legal Concealed Carry in most of the Western US, with detailed knowledge of Concealed Carry laws in Arizona.
I have an in-depth understanding of tactical and defensive handgun skills including Close Range Gunfighting, Armed Vehicle Operations, Low Light Gunfighting and Advanced Concealed Carry techniques.
I can answer detailed questions regarding Firearms Safety, Gun Handling and Marksmanship techniques. I can also answer detailed questions in the area of Crime Prevention and Victim Avoidance.
***PLEASE NOTE: Despite having done so in the past, I cannot continue to answer questions about valuation of firearms of any kind or questions regarding when a gun was made or what the impact of age or condition might be on the value of any firearm, either contemporary or antique.***
Experience NRA Training Counselor, NRA instructor for Personal Protection in the Home, Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol and Refuse to be a Victim disciplines. Certified by the AZ Dept. of Public Safety as a Firearms Safety Instructor for AZ Concealed Weapons Permit Classes and AZ Unarmed and Armed Security Guard Training. Instructor in both Low Light Gunfighting and Close Range Gunfighting. Staff instructor for Suarez International. I am a multiple graduate of Gunsite Academy and hold a certificate of Armed Vehicle Operations from them. I have been instructing in Arizona professionally for the past 5 years and have over 20 years shooting experience. Certified by the International Society of Crime Prevention Practioners as a Crime Prevention Specialist.
Organizations National Rifle Association, Life Member; International Society of Crime Prevention Practioners; International Defensive Pistol Association; Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association; Association of Police Marksman; President, US Marshals Posse - District of Arizona
Education/Credentials BS, Political Science, Appalachian State University;
Suarez International - Low Light Instructor,
Suarez International - Close Range Gunfighting Instructor,
Gunsite Academy - Armed Vehicle Operations,
Arizona Department of Public Safety - Firearms Safety Instructor,
NRA Instructor Ratings in Personal Protection in Home, Home Firearms Safety and Basic Pistol,
ASP Tactical Baton Instructor,
ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor.
Past/Present Clients Please visit my website for testimonials at http://www.armedpersonaldefense.com
Question Doug i have a old double shotgun with hammers welded barrel engravings all over side plates , trigger assembley , and has stamp marks along with matching serial numbers on barrels and stock end ,trigger ass, it was a hand me down from my fathr and my great uncle, stamp marks look like an x with two half moons on their tops along with what looks like a crown or something . It is not a black powder gun it also has a 3 stamped on the barrels and on the stock end , i am guessing it means 3 inch shells? , one hamer is missing it looks italian made becaus of the trigger ass or spain . The marks on it i belive to be the artist marks ?? serial number is 2675 and has a side lever for breaking gun open can you advize me as to were to get moer info on this gun thank you rsvp david
Answer The original Wm. Moore and Company produced good grade English shotguns in side action. The name Wm. Moore and Company was later used on Belgium made bar-locks sold by the H. & D. Folsom Arms Company of NYC.
H&D Folsom made shotguns that were 'store brands' one of which was Wm. Moore & Co. These were inexpensive, utilitarian guns that would not have the engravings and proof marks that you describe which leads me to believe it might be a genuine Wm. Moore from England.
I can't really tell enough from your description to really be able to give you a complete answer. If possible, it would be great if you could supply some detailed photos focusing on both sides of the shotgun, underneath the barrel, and clear pictures of the markings on the gun. Then I can give you a much better idea of what you might have.
Sorry I can't help more, but the info provided is not enough.
