Original Belgian 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece with Figured Stock for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1850 Bira Gun showing oxidation and fouling from

showing oxidation and fouling from lack of cleaning

Shortly thereafter Markus began receiving letters from appreciative airmen

The belt is complete and free of damage but the leather is worn and cracked

This is the official Posthumous Presidential Citation sent by the White House to his family

all were sold and we introduced a quality reproduction that we still offer today with great success @ $49

Original Belgian 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece with Figured Stock for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1850 Bira Gun showing oxidation and fouling fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Belgian made 12 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 lightly engraved mounts, except for the barrel wedge escutcheons, which are nickel silver. There is