About Paul Johnston Expertise I can answer most questions regarding firearms, their use, function, action etc. with a focus on german firearms my speciality.
Experience I am a registered Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. and am owner of Johnston Small Arms Co. . I am a part-time gunsmith and full-time gun enthusiast.
Organizations Pro-Gun NH, Gun Owners of NH (G.O.N.H.), Life memeber NRA, Instructor NRA., member North American Hunting Club.
Education/Credentials I have a certificate in machining, and have apprenticed with Ed Lander of NH for 5 years, a full-time gunsmith since 1946.
Question yes i'm trying to find the value of a gun that i have on the barrel it says A BALDWIN&COMPANIES LIMITED made in New Orleans LA.it is a 12 guage shot gun it uses black powder paper shells.If you or anyone that you know can help me with this please email me at tracieab@yahoo.com i would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
Tracie
Answer It is a damascus barreled shotgun so is NOT safe to be used with modern shells. Paper or plastic makes no difference but it needs to be loaded with black powder or pyrodex. They made guns in the 1880's to 1900's, values, based on condition are in the $150.-350. range. Thanks.
