Shotgun, double barrel

Maker
W Richards
Production date
Mid 19th Century
 Description
Loading method: muzzle loading.
Ignition system: percussion cap.
Usage: Sporting.
Other description; percussion, side by side, 14 bore calibre, fouling piece. Back action locks, hooked breach, one piece half stock. Twin triggers, Iron furniture. Foliate engraved locks, hooked breach and back strap, with engraved hunting scene (hunting dog and game bird) on locks. Fine twist damascus steel barrels. Birmingham proof and view marks 1813-1904 under barrels.
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Object detail

Maker
Production date
Mid 19th Century
Media/Materials
Gun wood handle butt and iron barrel
Measurements
1120mm length
710mm barrel length
Production place
Great Britain
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1965/40/2

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