Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Twist Steel Barrel for U.S. Market - circa 1850 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles The side of the barrel

The side of the barrel and receiver are both stamped with serial number 43151

A very nice example of a legendary Mauser design

These rifles continued to be used in the Korean War and into the early years of the Vietnam War

CONDITION: Strap is broken and worn

indicating WWII Era use during the reign of King George VI:

Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Twist Steel Barrel for U.S. Market - circa 1850 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles The side of the barrelOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice British Double Barrel percussion shotgun, in what looks to be 12 bore, a very popular size then. It is fitted with a 32" double barrels and measures 47 1 2" in overall length. There is simple foliate edge engraving on both locks and most of the metalwork. This was most likely intended for the North American trade, so no makers marks are apparent. These guns were to be marked by the U. S.