{"product_id":"original-belgian-double-barrel-11-bore-percussion-fowling-piece-for-the-u-s-frontier-market-with-33-inch-barrels-circa-1850","title":"Original Belgian Double Barrel 11 Bore Percussion Fowling Piece for the U.S. Frontier Market with 33 Inch Barrels - circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This substantial Belgian-made 10 bore fowling piece \/ shotgun is not marked on the lock plates, and was almost certainly intended for the U.S. Frontier market, which was booming during the 1850-1860s. Domestic production could not keep up with the demand, so fowlers were imported in some quantities from Europe, and were left without maker markings, so the retailer could mark them if desired. This well used fowling piece features all iron mounts with foliate acanthus leaf flourishes on all. The gun has an impressive overall length of 48 3\/4 inches, with double 33 inch barrels, and really has a great \"frontier used\" look. It it is mostly nickel silver mounted, except for the butt plate, which is iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrels are \"spiral forged\", still showing the lovely forging pattern on the surface, in spite of the ware to the original blued finish. The bottom of the barrel assembly bears the \u003cstrong\u003eE \/ L G \/ * in an Oval\u003c\/strong\u003e proof, indicating manufacture in Liège, Belgium. This small country, which only gained independence in the early 19th century, had long been a firearms production powerhouse, with Liège being the center of manufacturing. There are some other markings which look to be inspector proofs as well as assembly markings, but we did not see any bore diameter indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork shows a good amount of wear, definitely looking to have seen long use on the frontier. The original finish is long gone from cleaning, though while there is some peppering on some of the iron markings, there does not look to have been any major oxidation present in the past. We checked the lock action, and both are functional, however a strong trigger pull will cause both sides to fire at half cock due to tumbler wear. The cap nipple cones are in very good shape, looking to have been replaced somewhat recently, and the left side actually has a brass cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is really very good, and the fowling piece is fitted with a lovely walnut stock that features a checkered wrist. The wood has a lovely glow to it, and there is some lovely grain to the wood, particularly in the butt stock. There is no major damage such as cracks, chunks missing, or repairs, just overall wear from use. There is a lovely original brass fitted ramrod under the barrel, which has a clearing worm on the narrow end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice large example of what many Americans carried on the frontier, in great frontier used condition! Ready to hang on the wall and display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1850\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 11 gauge \/ bore (0.751\")\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Cap and Powder with Shot\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 33 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 48 3\/4 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Locks\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eInternational orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44839450738757,"sku":"ONJR26FERA011","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26FERA011.jpg?v=1775070375","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-belgian-double-barrel-11-bore-percussion-fowling-piece-for-the-u-s-frontier-market-with-33-inch-barrels-circa-1850","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}