It would likely be of interest to collectors of Commonwealth shotguns, though I’m not sure how to find such a buyer. As best as I can determine, your shotgun was made between 18. Later under Charles Annan, the company began making hammerless ejector shotguns with more elaborate and extensive engraving. Since your shotgun has external hammers, it was most likely made between 18, probably while Ingram was still running the business. It stayed in business under the Charles Ingram name well into the 20th century. ![]() Charles died in 1885, and the company was taken over by his nephew, Charles Annan. The company changed address several times, and moved to the location marked on your shotgun-18b Renfield St.-in 1870. The number 2825 on your shotgun appears to be a serial number, though I don’t believe any records of serial numbers and production dates exist. He was also known as a top competitive rifle shooter, winning several trophies. Charles started his gun-making business around 1834, and was a sergeant in the 1st Lanarkshire Volunteers Rifles regiment. ![]() His father, John Ingram, was an armourer/sergeant for a Scottish regiment. Born in 1816, Charles Ingram was a gunmaker in Glasgow, Scotland.
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