Original British Double Barrel 12 gauge Shotgun by Edward Middleton for U.S. Market - Circa 1855 German Flags The parachutes are automatically opened

The parachutes are automatically opened by a static cord

and if you weren't right there

Parachute colourings were also improved at this time

with most models having a 3 1/2-inch barrel

and nearly three years for the armor plating alone

Original British Double Barrel 12 gauge Shotgun by Edward Middleton for U.S. Market - Circa 1855 German Flags The parachutes are automatically openedOriginal Item. Only One Available. Here is an Importation from England, just prior to the Civil War, a nice English made Double barrel 12 bore shotgun. It is marked by maker EDWARD MIDDLETON on both lock plates, who worked on Aston Road in Birmingham in the middle of the 19th century. Fitted with 30" percussion barrels, the Shotgun is 50" in overall length. This is what so many American Cabins had hanging over the fireplace. In collectible condition