W C Moore Black Powder Shotgun

[65kaiser]

With all the wealth of knowledge here would anyone have any info on this company and their firearms? I picked up a double barreled 12 ga. about 25 years ago and just put it away. Now I am interested in finding information on it as well as its value.

 

[2152hq]

There's the fine Wm. Moore & Co double guns from the London company.
There were SxS shotguns made in Belgium with the name Wm. Moore and a few plays on that name planted on them to better market them in the US.

I do seem to recall at some time seeing a double or 2 with the W.C Moore name on it. I suspect it is a Belgian made product of the late 1800's or earlier 20th century.

But,,,check for any proof markings on the barrel flats and the action flats and see what you have.

 

[65kaiser]

Thanks for the reply. It is actually a W. Moore & Co. It has proof marks 2 on each barrel along with the number 13 and the letter L but they don't seem to match up with anything i can find. On the top flat area that connects the two barrels it says Fine laminated steel and it has some very nice engraving even the screw heads are engraved. I also can't seem to come up with much on the web regarding this company. If anyone has any info on this company it would be appreciated.