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BELGIAN “ZULU” Snider Single Shot Shotgun
Guns International #: 101238127 Seller's Inventory #: 8437
Category: Shotguns - Belgium - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1074
Total Number of Listings: 42615
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
BELGIAN “ZULU” Snider Single Shot Shotgun
“An admirable Boy’s or Farmer’s Gun”
Here we present a Tabatiere Breech-loading Shotgun, frequently known as “Zulu”. The origin of this shotgun is an interesting one. Originally, this was an 1857 French musket. Soon after they converted these muzzleloaders to breech-loaders, using the Snider system, so that they became known as the System 1867. They were used in the Franco-Prussian War in which the French were defeated. By the end of the war, the French decided that the converted muskets were unacceptable and once again updated their arsenals, this time with the 1874 Gras. Being that there was no military use for these surplus guns as they were, a Belgian gunmaker, Bertrand & Fils, had the idea to convert these (for a second time) into shotguns.
The name “Zulu” was probably inspired by the British Colonial Zula War of 1879, around the time period where sales of these guns was at its highest. Imports to the United States were good throughout the end of the 19th Century, until domestic production of single shot shotguns caught up with competitive options. Companies like E.C. Meacham in St. Louis and Sears & Roebuck in Chicago both sold these and marketed them as “an admirable Boy's or Farmer's Gun, and fills a long-felt want for a good breechloader at a moderate price. 12 gauge, 7 1/2 pounds, 33 inch. Uses regular brass or paper shells.” This as the Western portion of the United States was still quite unsettled and need for affordable workhorse firearms was high.
This one is marked “ZULU” on the top of the barrel. The stock is decorated with various designs utilizing brass tacks. The wrist was checkered by hand at some time. Belgian proof marks are visible throughout.
The overall condition is good. The iron parts are dark with age. The markings are clear. The stock is in good shape, smooth and solid with appropriate signs of handling. The bore is smooth and clean. The action is excellent. The firing pin appears to be a replacement.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 33-1/8 inches.
Caliber: 10 Gauge
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$600
#8437
SOLD
Antique: Yes