Original European Double Barrel 12 / 16 gauge Percussion Shotgun with Engraved Stock - Circa 1840 ERA and all rivets are intact

and all rivets are intact

Stewart Ltd

taking part in the Battle of the TAKU FORTS

The division plan was to fight its way through the many forests surrounding the city of Brieulles and capture the city

the shell shows some minor dings

Original European Double Barrel 12 / 16 gauge Percussion Shotgun with Engraved Stock - Circa 1840 ERA and all rivets are intactOriginal Item: Only One Available. This fine double barrel "dual bore" shotgun was almost certainly made originally in Germany, as the "small" or "wrist" of the wood stock had been carved into a "Wild Boar's Head," a black forest tradition. The gun measures 38" in overall length with 22 3 4" barrels. Interestingly, the right barrel is 12 bore, while the left is 16 bore. The back action percussion locks to each side totally unmarked, the butt with left