Shotguns - Antique - Curio & Relic - Modern - Used

French Model 1842/1853/1867 Snider Conversion, later modified to become a sporter for foraging/hunting (aka "ZULU" shotgun). These were generally French percussion muzzle-loading rifles from the 1840s, 1853s, and 1857s, converted to accept the Snider breech-loading system beginning 1867, allowing the acceptance of a cartridge (later a shot-shell usually in 10 or 12 gauge (this example unknown).
Lockplate is maker stamped, "LEMILLE & LIEGE". Barrel length is ~32" and stamped with Liege (Belgium) proofs; overall length is ~49-3/4". Various French inspection stamps on the breach-block.
Stock has been altered to sporting length as with many French guns in the post-Franco-Prussian War years (post-1870/1871). No provision for ramrod.
Various minor stock dings, scratches, small crack on left side opposite lock-plate (see images); nothing major other than the sporting alteration (except where noted).

Used gun; antique; not sold as a shooter; no warranty implied or given. Please have any gun you intend to shoot - in any fashion - checked by a competent gunsmith.

W. Richards Hammer Double Barrel SxS Shotgun, ~12 gauge (18.2mm). Lock-plate is marked "W. RICHARDS", top of barrel is marked, "LAMINATED STEEL" (this indicates Damascus steel and not safe for modern shot-shells), barrel underside breech flat is stamped with various markings, Liege (Belgium) proofed.
Overall length is ~45-1/2"; barrel length is ~28"; LOP is ~14-1/2" (rear trigger) to ~15-1/4".

Fair condition overall; no major flaws noted with the exception of one larger barrel ding, various field repairs, small crack in stock at rear of right lock-plate. Some rust freckling is visible on the brown finish barrels. Various dings, scratches.

Used gun, sold as is; antique, not sold as a shooter; no warranty implied or given. Would make a great wall-hanger above the fireplace.
Please have any gun you intend to shoot - in any fashion - checked by a competent gunsmith.

Rare T.W. Cofer, Norfolk (Virginia) marked Double Barrel Side-by-Side Percussion Shotgun manufactured circa 1865-1875 in London, England (barrels are London proofed). Appears to be ~12 gauge.
Nicely manufactured and appears to be all original, including ramrod. Lock-plates are marked, "T.W. Cofer"; barrels are marked in gold lettering, "LONDON FINE TWIST" followed by, "Norfolk". Silver furniture - fore-end cap, barrel wedge escutcheons, and patch-box; iron trigger-guard.
A rare find. T.W. Cofer was a manufacturer and importer of shotguns before and after the Civil War. During the Civil War he made revolvers (and presumeably other arms) for the Confederacy.
Very good condition overall; no major flaws noted. Some rust freckling is visible on the brown finish barrels. Various minor dings, scratches, nothing major or considered noteworthy (see images).
Used gun; antique; not sold as a shooter; no warranty implied or given. Please have any gun you intend to shoot - in any fashion - checked by a competent gunsmith.
Must be paid in advance with certified funds - bank check, bank money order only; online eCheck or credit card payments will not be accepted.
This item may actually show "OUT OF STOCK" if you are attempting to use the "SHOPPING CART" method of payment for ordering; this item must be ordered by e-mail or phone and - as stated previously - must be paid in advance via cash (in person), bank check, bank money order. Do no mail cash!

C.S. Shattuck of Hatfield, Massachussetts, manufactured between 1880 and 1920. Single-shot, 12 gauge,, top break, side-lever release; nickel plated receiver (about 60% remains). Unusual side-lever release - hammer must be in full cock position, side-lever is pressed down-ward (or lowered) with the thumb, barrel then breaks open from the top (as with other single-shot shotguns).
Good condition overall; good bore; stock is chipped (~1/4"x1") on both sides (left and right of the frame upper tang). Good butt-plate (reads, "SHATTUCK'S PERFECTION" (in a ribbon-like "S"); good pistol grip cap (reads, "C.S. SHATTUCK / HATFIELD.MASS."). Old repair on butt-stock comb upper (see images).
Used gun; sold as is; not sold as a shooter; no warranty implied or given. Please have any gun you intend to shoot - in any fashion - checked by a competent gunsmith. Must be shipped to a licensed firearms dealer or to a licensed Curio & Relic collector.