From my dad's collection

[JH1961]

The 'RB' and 'game scene' are the only markings anywhere on it. It appears to be a fowling piece of approximately 20-16ga. The stock appears to be well-figured maple. The ram rod appears to be a replacement.

 

[R. Porter]

I've seen that lock bolt plate before, but I don't know if it's diagnostic of a particular maker or common hardware sold to gun makers. Nice looking gun!

 

[S.Isaacson]

The markings on the lock are typically the lock maker/importer/hardware dealer. Without other markings or a distinctive feature, its going to be near impossible to confirm who made it.

 

[JH1961]

So it's the 'Ted Williams' of percussion long guns.

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

So it's the 'Ted Williams' of percussion long guns.

Yes, an "everyman's shotgun"
The maker's name on a rifle would usually be found on top of the barrel

 

[R. Porter]

I have been reunited with my sources. In a book on Kentucky rifles of North Carolina is a flintlock with a similar lock bolt plate. It was made by Timothy Vogler of the Salem school of gunmakers. It dates to the late period of flintlock guns, so I would guess 1830's to 1840's. On the lock plate is stamped, "ROGERS BROTHERS WARRANTED." My guess is that the lock and lock bolt plate on yours were not made by the gunsmith. Also this is not proof that your gun was made in North Carolina.

 

[R. Porter]

One online source lists Rogers Brothers as being gun lock makers in Philadelphia 1820's to 1830's. There also seems to be a connection with the gun factory established at Valley Forge, PA.

Database of USA Gunmakers

 

[Booner]

I wonder if that shotgun (or fouler), began life as a flintlock and then if/when it was converted over to percussion cap a new lock was installed.

 

[S.Isaacson]

No, it was made as a percussion shotgun (fowling piece/fowler). The lock and stock do not show signs of it having been a flintlock.