{"product_id":"original-u-s-double-barrel-percussion-shotgun-by-richards-with-indian-police-shield-dated-1855","title":"Original U.S. Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Richards with Indian Police Shield - dated 1855","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: Only one Available. This is a nice double barrel 12 gauge shotgun with barrels of almost 20 inches, and locks both marked \u003cstrong\u003eRICHARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e. Design is typical of the period, with all steel hardware, and a nice checkered wrist on the stock. The shotgun has a large white metal police-style shield inlaid into the right side of the butt stock stating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn several other locations there are \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e surcharges impressed into the shotgun's wood work. We were told this came out of Oklahoma which is what one would expect for a shotgun used with \"Indian\" affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically sound appearing to be in full working condition with a pleasant antique patina overall. Just about 36\" in overall length, and still has the original wooden ramrod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitely worthy of further research. Fully cleaned and ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e 1855\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: Double Barrel 12 Gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Lead Shot and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 19 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 35 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Locks\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\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":19428870193221,"sku":"ON6271","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON6271__01.jpg?v=1597743640","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-double-barrel-percussion-shotgun-by-richards-with-indian-police-shield-dated-1855","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}