Original Belgian 8 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece for the U.S. Frontier Market with Twist Forged Barrels - circa 1860 French Field Equipment and other degradation

and other degradation

who served in the Dardanelles Campaign

most likely repaired

The brass handle has a lovely aged mustard patina

The edge of the blade is mostly dent and nick free

Original Belgian 8 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece for the U.S. Frontier Market with Twist Forged Barrels - circa 1860 French Field Equipment and other degradationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This MASSIVE Belgian made 8 bore fowling piece shotgun is not marked on the lock plates, and was almost certainly intended for the U. S. Frontier market, which was booming during the 1850 1860s. Domestic production could not keep up with the demand, so fowlers were imported in some quantities from Europe, and were left without maker markings, so the retailer could mark them if desired. This substantial fowling piece