{"product_id":"original-u-s-circa-1830-percussion-shotgun-by-steele-of-albany-with-london-fine-twist-damascus-barrel-75-caliber","title":"Original U.S. Circa 1830 Percussion Shotgun by STEELE of Albany with London Fine Twist Damascus Barrel - .75 Caliber","description":"\u003cp\u003e Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a 19th century, circa 1830, sporting shotgun in .75 Caliber partially constructed by Steele of Albany New York. The barrel was manufactured in London, England and bear Birmingham Proofs. The barrel is marked on the flat \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONDON FINE TWIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  and is comprised of aesthetically stunning Damascus steel, with a vibrant striped pattern offered in excellent condition. The percussion lock is mechanically sound and holds at half cock, is nicely engraved with floral motifs and marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEELE ALBANY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This indicates that the gun was assembled for the American market and sold by the well known New York State gun maker JOHN STEELE 1820 - 1830s, which became WARREN \u0026amp; STEELE in the 1830s-1850 and finally STEELE \u0026amp; LATHROP in the 1850s-1860s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock is nicely checkered at the wrist, with iron fittings. The barrel bore is bright and smooth with only minor darkening in spots indicating very light use. The underside the barrel has multiple markings including GF HR H\u0026amp;S and the proof marks used from 1813 until 1904 were the crossed scepters and crown mark, incorporating the letters \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Birmingham Proof Company), together with the crossed scepters over a V. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a very nice American \"trade\" sporting gun comprised of imported parts and assembled in the United States from the early half of the 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1830\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .75\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Black Powder and Shot\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 34 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 50 Inches\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loaded\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. 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":42159381676101,"sku":"ONSV24OFS151","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24OFS151__01.jpg?v=1731683593","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-circa-1830-percussion-shotgun-by-steele-of-albany-with-london-fine-twist-damascus-barrel-75-caliber","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}