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DESCRIPTION: French M. 1867 "a Tabatiere" rifle converted to a shotgun. This was originally a French Mle.1857 percussion rifle, that was later converted to M.1867 breech loading rifle, and finally converted to the smoothbore shotgun configuration. The gun features a modified Snider hinged block action. Different patterns of the Tabatiere ("snuffbox") breech loading rifles and carbines were manufactured for the French infantry, cavalry, artillery, dragoons, chasseurs, gendarmerie and navy. Shortly after the Franco-Prussian war, the French military decided that these guns were obsolete. The Tabatiere rifles and carbines were sold as surplus. Consequently, they were converted to inexpensive commercial arms, with their stocks shortened, and their barrels bored smooth for shot shells. These cut down, smooth bored guns were sold all over the world and are known today on the collector market as "Zulu Shotguns". This particular shotgun was manufactured at one of French arsenals, as indicated by markings on some metal parts. It was converted to "Zulu shotgun" configuration in Belgium, as indicated by Liege proof marks on the breech mechanism. Walnut half stock with steel buttplate and trigger guard. The right side of the buttstock displays a "Holy Water" plug. The metal parts of the shotgun display many French and Belgian arsenal markings, poincons and numbers. The upper part of the barrel shows some gunmaker's (?) markings, "MFF". The left side of the buttstock displays a name hand scratched in wood. Brass breech mechanism and receiver. The bore diameter is slightly less than 18 mm. Overall length: 48.75 inch. Barrel length: 31.5 inch. CONDITION: Fine. The shotgun has about 70% of its blue finish. Some, occasional light patina on metal. Solid stock with some handling marks and light dings. Some wear to wood behind the receiver tang and just above the lockplate (please, see pictures). There are no cracks in wood. Bore is in fine condition. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in fine condition, with no visible wear. The firing pin is missing. The hammer screw is probably a modern replacement. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. |
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DESCRIPTION: French M. 1867 "a Tabatiere" rifle converted to a percussion shotgun. This was originally a French Mle.1857 percussion rifle, that was later converted to M.1867 breech loading rifle, and finally converted to the smoothbore percussion shotgun configuration. The gun features a modified Snider hinged block action that was converted from centerfire to percussion. Different patterns of the Tabatiere ("snuffbox") breech loading rifles and carbines were manufactured for the French infantry, cavalry, artillery, dragoons, chasseurs, gendarmerie and navy. Shortly after the Franco-Prussian war, the French military decided that these guns were obsolete. The Tabatiere rifles and carbines were sold as surplus. Consequently, they were converted to inexpensive commercial arms, with their stocks shortened, and their barrels bored smooth for shot shells. These cut down, smooth bored guns were sold all over the world and are known today on the collector market as "Zulu Shotguns". This particular shotgun was manufactured at one of French arsenals, as indicated by markings on some metal parts. It was converted to "Zulu shotgun" configuration in Belgium, as indicated by Liege proof marks on the barrel and breech mechanism. Walnut half stock with steel buttplate and trigger guard. The right side of the buttstock displays a "Holy Water" plug. The metal parts of the shotgun display many French and Belgian arsenal markings, poincons and numbers. The upper part of the barrel shows some decorative markings and, possibly, a retailer name (unrecognizable, please, see pictures). Steel breech mechanism and receiver. The bore diameter is slightly less than 18 mm. Overall length: 52 inch. Barrel length: 34.75 inch. CONDITION: Fine+. The shotgun has about 87-90% of its blue finish. Some, occasional light patina on metal. Solid stock with some handling marks and light dings. There are no cracks in wood. Bore is in excellent condition. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Mechanically, the shotgun is in excellent condition, with a very crisp, strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal. |
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DESCRIPTION: Fine double barrel percussion fowler by Paul Ebert in Suhl, Prussia. A fowler is a muzzle-loading smoothbore shotgun designed to fire a number of pellets at one time. Fowlers were used throughout centuries for hunting small games, especially birds. The gun maker Paul Ebert is listed in Suhl circa 1830-44. Paul Ebert was famous for manufacturing the top quality hunting guns. Ebert's highest quality guns were manufactured only in very limited numbers on the European aristocracy and royal families orders. The fowler features 31.75 inch long twist barrels with gold inlaid foresight, gunsmith's signature and breech. Engraved and gold inlaid locks. Intrically engraved, chiseled and gold inlaid hammers. Sliding safeties. Engraved and gold inlaid mounts. Beautiful half stock with steel buttplate. The latter also shows some engraving and some gold inlays. There is a cheek-piece on the left side of the buttstock. Very nice diamond checkering at the wrist of the stock. Steel trigger guard with beautifully engraved hunting scenes and with some gold inlays. Original ramrod. There are no markings on the barrels under the stock. High quality of machining and metal finish! Overall length is 47.25 inch. The barrels length is 31.75 inch. A beautiful fowler from the best period in German gun making! CONDITION: Excellent. 90% of browning finish is still on metal. Occasional light patina (mainly on the trigger guard and lock plates). Excellent bores. No dents in tubes. Strong and smooth action. Mechanically the gun is in excellent condition, as well. All the internal parts of the fowler are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Minor wear to gold inlays. Beautiful stock shows minor handling marks. The right side of the buttstock has some small scratches. Crisp checkering at the wrist. The stock was cleaned and refurbished a long time. This is typical for all European hunting guns, some of them were cleaned, or refurbished after the end of every hunting season. The right side of the forestock shows a high quality repair with a small block of wood nicely replaced, just above the front part of the lockplate (please, see pictures). The buttstock sling swivel is a modern replacement. Beautiful German double barrel percussion fowler by one of the best Prussian gun makers! Antique. |
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Interesting Japanese Rolling Block ShotgunCaliber: 36 gauge Price: $750 Inventory # arc_0412 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Interesting and scarce Japanese made rolling block shotgun. The shape of the shotgun may provide hints as to its origins. In fact, the shotgun does not follow the lines of American and European manufactured Rolling Blocks. The buttstock creates almost a straight line with the barrel. The shotgun features a round barrel with the last few inches near the receiver turning to octagonal shape. Simple non-adjustable front and rear sights. Two step hammer. The buttstock was made without the buttplate. Two sling swivels. There is no manufacturer's address on the receiver tang. No markings can be found on the receiver/barrel assembly. Buttstock has a diamond checkering at the wrist. The shotgun was manufactured without a handguard. The receiver and the trigger guard are nicely engraved in floral motifs. CONDITION: Very good. 70% of original finish with occasional light patina and minor peppering. Most of the finish is turning to uniform brown color. Solid buttstock with minor wear and some handling marks, dings and light scratches. The forestock has a crack on its right side (please, see pictures). There is a piece of wood missing in the front/right part of the forestock. Original finish on the stocks. Very good bore. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in very good condition, with no visible wear. The receiver screws' heads show screwdriver's marks. The firing pin needs either repair, or just an adjustment, as it seems to be stuck in the rolling block. Overall length: 36.50 inch. Barrel length: 24 inch. Interesting gun for the Remington Rolling Block collector! Antique. |
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Interesting Belgian Rolling Block ShotgunCaliber: 16 gauge Price: $1575 Inventory # arc_0318 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Interesting and scarce Belgian made rolling block shotgun! Half round, half octagonal barrel. Shotgun style front sight. The gun was manufactured without the rear sight. Two step hammer. Shotgun style steel buttplate. There is no manufacturer's address on the receiver tang. The barrel displays following wording, "Acier Fin" (engraved and highlighted in silver). The back of the barrel shows Liege proof marks. Similar double barrel rolling block shotguns were manufactured by Nagant factory in Liege (see: "Les Revolvers Et Les Fusils Nagant", pp. 22-25). Matching serial numbers (the serial numbers are stamped on the frame of receiver and on the barrel only). The gun has blue finish, except for the hammer and rolling block that are finished in case coloring. Buttstock with the pistol grip and diamond checkering at the wrist. CONDITION: Fine to low excellent. 96% of original blue finish with occasional light patina and minor peppering. Solid stock with minor wear and some handling marks, dings and light scratches. Original finish on the stock. Nice, crisp action. Excellent, mirror like bore. All the internal parts of the shotgun are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings are clearly visible on metal. Overall length: 45.25 inch. Barrel length: 29.75 inch. Great gun for the advanced Remington Rolling Block collector! Antique. (Ref.: "Les Revolvers Et Les Fusils Nagant" by Claude Feys and Rene Smeets, pp. 22-25). |
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Book: "Tip Up Shotguns from Hopkins & Allen Arms Company"LAST COPY AVAILABLE CLEARANCE ! By Charles E. Carder Price: $12 Inventory # usb_0008 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Standard reference book on shotguns manufactured by Hopkins & Allen. Many black and white drawings of guns. Signed by the author. New. Soft Cover. 60 pages. Published in 1995 by Aero Printing in Delphos, Ohio. Out of print. Only one copy available. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book. |
