Original U.S. Market Belgian 16 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece with Twist Forged Barrel and Carved Stock - Circa 1850 MP 40 Primarily intended for untangling rope

Primarily intended for untangling rope knots

The stocks have the lovely dark red brown color of aged and oiled walnut

Completely stripped and cleaned the proof marks and barrel contractor's name are all recorded on an accompanying hang tag

Condition of these gloves is excellent

most NATO armies have centred on 155 mm weapons as having a good compromise between range and destructive power whilst having a single calibre simplifies logistics

Original U.S. Market Belgian 16 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece with Twist Forged Barrel and Carved Stock - Circa 1850 MP 40 Primarily intended for untangling ropeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely Belgian made 16 bore fowling piece shotgun is unsigned on the exterior, but is most likely intended for the U. S. Frontier market, which was booming during the 1850s. Domestic production could not keep up with the demand, so fowlers were imported in some quantities from Europe. The fowling piece features all iron mounts with some lovely foliate engraving, and there has been a good amount of wear on the