Hi Cornelis and Richard,
I beg to differ but brass mounts were not common with sporting guns in the 17th century; they were iron instead.
Moreover, late 17th and early 18th century triggers used to be broader and end in a pronounced scroll, only to name a few dating criteria.
The thick butt and butt plate were still in use well up into the 1720's-30's.
Last, as we know that the owner of the gun died in 1736 and I gave a tentative date of 'ca. 1740' I think I got quite well near the facts. The earliest possible date for the stock would in my opinion be 'ca. 1730'.
Best,
Michael
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