{"product_id":"original-european-double-barrel-12-16-gauge-percussion-shotgun-with-engraved-stock-circa-1840","title":"Original European Double Barrel 12 \/ 16 gauge Percussion Shotgun with Engraved Stock - Circa 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back action percussion locks to each side totally unmarked, the butt with left hand side carved in cheek piece. White metal, possibly Nickel Silver trigger guard and butt plate. Very appealing and in good overall display condition. Ready to hang over the fireplace in your hunting lodge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circa 1840\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .720\" approx 12 gauge and .67 approx 16 gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Lead Shot and Powder with Percussion Cap\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 22 3\/4 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 38 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction type: Back Action Locks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loaded\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":31053766557765,"sku":"ONSV4223","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV4223__01.jpg?v=1595977875","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-european-double-barrel-12-16-gauge-percussion-shotgun-with-engraved-stock-circa-1840","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}