{"product_id":"original-british-12-bore-double-barrel-mule-ear-hammer-percussion-shotgun-by-w-c-scott-c-1840","title":"Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Mule Ear Hammer Percussion Shotgun by W. \u0026 C. Scott c. 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Starting business in 1834 this Company later merged in in 1897 with PHILIP WEBLEY \u0026amp; SON to become the famous WEBLEY \u0026amp; SCOTT REVOLVER \u0026amp; ARMS CO. LTD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular very peculiar weapon was made around 1840, probably in Birmingham although W.\u0026amp; C. Scott had Shops in both London and Birmingham. The Shotgun is 12 bore with Damascus Twist barrels, which have Birmingham Proofs on them. Unlike most percussion shotguns however, the cap nipples point directly to the sides of the barrels at 9 o'clock and three o'clock. Both nipples are present, however the left nipple is quite worn, and the right is a more recent replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back action locks which are engraved show no exterior maker markings however under the barrels it is clearly marked \u003cstrong\u003eW.\u0026amp; C. S.\u003c\/strong\u003e Called \"Side Hammers\" over in England, in the United States this system is referred as having \"MULE EAR\" hammers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nice condition, cleaned and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1840\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: about 12 bore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead ball \/ shot and Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 31 inches \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 49 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Back Action Side Hammer Percussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31280793714757,"sku":"ON10926","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10926__01.jpg?v=1594826320","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-12-bore-double-barrel-mule-ear-hammer-percussion-shotgun-by-w-c-scott-c-1840","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}