Original Belgian 10 Gauge Double 22" Barrel Shotgun with Liège Proofs - circa 1880
-
Original Item: Only One Available. We just received this lovely example along with about 200 other guns, from a collection that sat in an attic for close to 100 years. It dates from the 1880's is marked:- Marked FINE STEEL on the barrel strap. The chamber area of the barrels is definitely Damascus steel, probably welded onto a regular steel barrel. The chamber area experiences the highest pressure, and is most in need of the extra strength an flexibility.
The gun is in excellent shape, and bores are clear, with some oxidation peppering. The action opens by moving the under the barrel lever to the right which allows the gun to break for loading. This reveals the serial number of 15662 on both the frame and barrels. These are also marked with both the "Tower of Liège" proof mark as well as E / L G / * in an oval, indicating manufacture and inspection in Liège, Belgium. This small country, which only gained indepedence in the early 19th century, had long been a firearms production powerhouse, with Liège being the center of manufacturing.
The shotgun, sometimes called a scatter gun, appears to be in 10 gauge / bore. The butt plate is missing, easily replaced if so desired. This scatter Gun was probably shortened at some time for use on a Stage Coach or Railway Car. It has been fitted with substantial open sights, front and back possibly for use with Slugs. Not a weapon you want to be facing!
In sound condition, Antique and plenty of Romance, ready to display!
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: circa 1880
Caliber: about .76" 10 gauge / bore
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 22 Inches with 2 7/8" Chambers
Overall Length: 38 Inches
Action type: Back Action Locks with External Hammer
Feed System: Top Break
NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.
- This product is available for international shipping.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.
Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.
We Buy Military Antiques
Our team expert buyers travels the world to pay fair prices for entire estate collections to singular items.
START SELLING TODAY
