Original Belgian 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece with Figured Stock for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1850 Bira Gun at the Siege of SERINGPATAM

at the Siege of SERINGPATAM

"He was very dedicated to the state guard and law enforcement in general

The belt is complete and free of damage but the leather is worn and cracked

showing oxidation and fouling from lack of cleaning

Original Item: The internal action of the Vickers gun is supported and controlled by two long plates

Original Belgian 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece with Figured Stock for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1850 Bira Gun at the Siege of SERINGPATAMOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Belgian made 12 bore fowling piece shotgun is unsigned on the exterior, but is most likely intended for the U. S. Frontier market, which was booming during the 1850s. Domestic production could not keep up with the demand, so fowlers were imported in some quantities from Europe. The fowling piece features all iron lightly engraved mounts, except for the barrel wedge escutcheons, which are nickel silver. There is