Double barrel percussion shotgun: inscribed

1860-1870

Place madeEngland, Europe

Wood, steel, brass

Overall: 44 5/8 in. ( 113.3 cm )
Part (barrel): 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm)

INV.5649

DescriptionWood, steel, and brass percussion shotgun; double-barreled muzzleloader with front action locks; wooden ramrod with steel cap at head and worm at tail end; two oval wedge estucheons on both sides of forestock and inlaid oval plate at ottom of buttstock; engraved peacocks on lockplates, hammers, and trigger bow; engraved floral designs on tang of buttplate, tail pipe, and barrel tang; stamped marks on lockplates and barrel.

Markingsstamped: barrel: "London Fine Twist" (foliate) stamped: lockplates: "Hollis & Sheath" (foliate)

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: FIREARM