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Category - Antique Shotguns - Flintlock - Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850

Category
Antique Shotguns - Flintlock
Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850

British BIELBY HYDE & CO. Antique SxS Double Barrel 10 g. FLINTLOCK Shotgun ENGRAVED and PLATINUM BANDED Side by Side

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British BIELBY HYDE & CO. Antique SxS Double Barrel 10 g. FLINTLOCK Shotgun

ENGRAVED and PLATINUM BANDED Side by Side

Here we present an antique English Bielby Hyde & Company Flintlock Side by Side Double Barrel Shotgun, made circa 1818 to the mid-1830s in Birmingham, England.
The double barrel flintlock shotgun really started to be a common firearm shortly after the French and Indian War in 1760. Its efficiency as a fowling piece was almost immediately recognized by hunters and sportsmen. However, having a second shot also had its military applications. The advantages of a double barrel shotgun were realized by naval officers. As late as 1836, one U.S. Military scholar recommended the U.S. Marines should be equipped with them while aboard ship. On land, there are accounts of Light Infantry officers carrying double barreled flintlocks. For example, Captain Richard Ferguson used one in the War of 1812 at the Battle of the Chateauguay in 1813. However, probably its most famous use was at the Battle of the Alamo. Texans armed themselves with whatever they had including double barreled shotguns and a history of the battle written 12 years later suggests many had this firearm. That was certainly the case for the Alamo's famous commander, Colonel William Travis who put his double barreled flintlock to heavy use and had recommended it as the principal firearm of the Texan cavalry.  

The overall condition is near fine. Original twist pattern evident on the barrels. The actions are excellent. The bores are smooth and patinaed. The stock has a small chip on the left fore stock and a repaired chip at the right rear lock. The platinum banded barrels are London marked. Engraved German silver trigger guard and ramrod finial.

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

Barrels are 43-3/4 inches.

Caliber: 10 Gauge Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes