Antique French 4 Gauge Shoulder Gun - Converted Chassepot
Guns International #: 100467872 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Shotguns - Cartridge - Flare Guns
Seller's Information
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Seller: curioustrifles
Company: Curious Trifles
Member Since: 6/1/14
First Name: Richard
State: Texas
Zip: 76301
Country: United States
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Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 9
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
All antique guns & modern rifles will be shipped USPS, all ammo & modern pistols will be shipped UPS. Non-Guns will go USPS.
Payment Types Accepted: All Items = Money Orders
Description:
LAST CHANCE (Will be liquidated on 11/01/14)
This is an Antique French 4 Gauge Shoulder Gun converted from a Chassepot rifle. Gun has a Chassepot 11 mm bolt action with mixed serial numbers, expertly modified to project something from a 1.25 inch (OD) smooth bore barrel. Barrel was most likely loaded from the breech, since gun has a break action mechanism, like a shotgun. Gun actions well. Wood stock is in poor shape, with at least 3 repairs, and some dry rot. However, gun appears complete.
I believe that this was used for shooting line across from ship to ship or from dock to ship. The small weight line would be tied the heavy rope and pull across likely by hand. Possibly for shooting line to a man over board as well.
Dimension
OVERALL Length - about 35 inches
BARREL Length - 15 & 13/16 inches
Barrel Inside Diameter - 1.06 inches
Weight - 7 lbs, 15 oz.
Would Consider Offers.
Be sure to check out my other Antique Firearms currently available.
SELLING AS-IS, buyer assumes all responsibilities with purchase. This is being sold as a collectible antique firearm, and is not recommended to be shot, even if you are an expert in the field. Please ask for more photos if needed.
Ships to USA residents only. Buyer must be 18 or older, No FFL Required.
Domestic Shipping is $30 on long arms.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes