Guns International #: 103322017
Seller's Inventory #: 258010

Category - Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850 - Shotguns - European Double

Category
Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850
Shotguns - European Double

IRISH MAKER Antique ENGRAVED 12 g. CALDERWOOD Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun DUBLIN, IRELAND Fowling Piece with CHECKERED STOCK

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IRISH MAKER Antique ENGRAVED 12 g. CALDERWOOD Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

DUBLIN, IRELAND Fowling Piece with CHECKERED STOCK

Here we present an antique James Calderwood Game Scene Beautifully Engraved Double Barrel Side by Side Hammer Shotgun, made circa the 1850s in Dublin, Ireland. The Calderwood family of gunmakers worked out of Dublin, Ireland from somewhere around 1809 through to 1897 with the founder being Thomas Calderwood. James Calderwood began his business in 1841 on Duke Street in Dublin and continued through 1858. This shotgun started out life as a “Pinfire” shotgun and was later converted to cartridge.

This gun features a double trigger system with an underlever barrel break. The early doubles used two triggers, one for each barrel, located front to back inside the trigger guard. The index finger was used to pull either trigger, as having two fingers inside the trigger guard can cause a very undesirable recoil-induced double-discharge. Double-trigger designs are typically set up for right-handed users. In double-trigger designs, it is often possible to pull both triggers at once, firing both barrels simultaneously, though this is generally not recommended as it doubles the recoil, battering both shotgun and shooter, particularly if it was unanticipated or unintended. Discharging both barrels at the same time has long been a hunting trick employed by hunters using 8 gauge "elephant" shotguns, firing the two two-ounce slugs for sheer stopping power at close range.

The overall condition is fine. Vibrant damascus twist barrels. Original blue finishes. Fine engravings. Crisp markings. The stock is fine and well preserved with deep checkering on the wrist and forend. The bores are bright and smooth. The action is excellent.

Comb drop 1 ¾”. Heel drop 2”. Weight: 6.8 pounds.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrels: 29 inches.

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Chambers: 2-3/4 inches.

Chokes: Cylinder/Cylinder

Length of Pull: 14-1/2 inches

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1700

#258010
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,700.00
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