Original British 10 Bore Double Damascus Barrel W. & C. Scott & Son "Premier" Hammer Shotgun with Figured Walnut Stock Serial 6378 - Circa 1878 Martini-Henry Accessories which are both still intact

which are both still intact

in open contravention of regulations

The nickel plating is still in very good shape

Almost as old as the invention of black powder

It now shows a faded gray / blue patina over the entire exterior

Original British 10 Bore Double Damascus Barrel W. & C. Scott & Son "Premier" Hammer Shotgun with Figured Walnut Stock Serial 6378 - Circa 1878 Martini-Henry Accessories which are both still intactOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a beautiful upmarket British made Double Barreled Hammer shotgun, probably intended for the large U. S. import market. This example in 12 bore was made by the famous makers W. & C. Scott & Son, and is marked W. & C. SCOTT & SON on both highly decorated lock plates. W. & C. Scott started in 1834 and were well known for their better class shotguns. The name changed in 1858 to W. & C. Scott & Son and in