Guns International #: 101253923
Seller's Inventory #: 8267

Category - Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Shotguns - English

Category
Antique Shotguns - Percussion
Shotguns - English

Antique LONDON Back Action Percussion SHOTGUN

Description:

Antique LONDON Back Action Percussion SHOTGUN

Single Barrel Percussion Shotgun

Here we present an antique British Back Action Percussion Shotgun, made circa 1850 in London, England. These locks were called “back action” because the mainspring hangs behind the tumbler. The back action is often used in double rifles and occasionally in single barrel shotguns where the need for strength requires as little steel as possible be removed from the bar of the action. This lock was popular on percussion guns made in St. Louis, New York, California, Ohio, England and Belgium. Back Action percussion locks were a “late” developed style of lock. Used primarily on the hardware store line of guns, these locks did, however, show up on some better pieces in the mid-to-late 1800′s. Back Action locks are extremely fast and are often used on competition, squirrel, and light-weight boy’s rifles. This single barrel shotgun would have been used for hunting in the mid-19th Century.

The most eye-catching thing about this shotgun is the wood grain in that stock. It is a much nicer grade with a lot of figure.

The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are dark with age. The markings are clear and legible. The stock is in great shape. The bore is smooth and dark. The action is strong.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 33 inches.

Caliber: .54

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1100

#8267

SOLD

Antique: Yes