This is a museum quality high end 16ga. percussion shotgun with 29″ barrels. This was crafted probably between the 1840’s and 1870’s for a very wealthy individual. The shotgun appears to be possibly unfired. The Locks,Triggers, Bores,Stock, Finish are magnificent. Beautiful wood carving, metal engraving with Gold inlays all show true old world craftsmanship. Very high art.
A.J. Leclere held a patent on making Damascus Barrels. The writing on the top of the barrel in gold is German lettering but French wording. In English we would probably say Leclere Superfine Damascus.
On the bottom of the barrels there are the initials AJL, the number 44 and what looks like a tiny E in a partial circle. There is also the tiny number 678 with a little mark of some kind following it. I have not tried to remove the locks.
My thinking is this might have come back as a was trophy after WWII or maybe later by one of the occupation forces after the war. Just a guess of course. I have plenty of more pictures but I have maxed out what I can show on this platform. Contact me for additional pictures. I’m selling this for an estate and if I still have it in August I will have it on my table at the CLA show in Lexington. The sales price doesn’t include shipping. If you have questions I can be reached at 316-788-9710.
Please Contact Artisan Directly for Purchasing Information:
Bob Allen
925 E. Terrace Ct.
Derby, KS
67037
US
Phone: 316-788-9710
Email: bob@bucksnorttrading.com
