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Double Barreled Percussion Shotgun, New Orleans Maker Guns International #: 103152808 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Antiques - Antique Shotguns - Percussion Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: ED GOOD Member Since: 4/5/07 First Name: ed Last Name: good State: New Hampshire Country: United States Phone: (603) 325-5828 Total Number of Listings: 548 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. only if defective Payment Types Accepted: POSTAL MONEY ORDER, CASHIERS CHECK About Us: Going on 40 years, re-homing orphaned double guns... Description: This is a rare civil war era 12 gauge double barrel percussion shotgun, with lock plates stamped H.J. Millian & Co. New Orleans…Nice looking  33" barrels exhibit most of Damascus twist pattern…Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham, England proof marks…Wood is solid  with  worn finish…Locks are functional, but left lock will not engage half cock…Ramrod is missing…Overall very good antique condition… May have Confederate association, depending on when Millian made this gun… Google search revealed the following:   Here's what is known about H.J. Millian & Co. based on historical records: Active Period: The company was active during the mid-1800s. Gunmaker: H.J. Millian & Co. was a gunmaker located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Listed in Directories: City directories from the Civil War era (1862-1865) include H.J. Millian & Co.. Gunsmith: It's more accurate to refer to H.J. Millian as a gunsmith, as they were involved in the making and repairing of firearms.  Also, according to previous owner, this shotgun was found in an old house in mass, along with several boxes of silver spoons, stamped... "ship to gen. b. butler, boston."... Price: $750.00 Antique: Yes