Guns International #: 101230827
Seller's Inventory #: 8436
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Guns International #: 101230827
Category - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
- Shotguns - 10 Gauge
Seller's Information
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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
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1479
Total Listings: 30063
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
NANA Marked BELGIAN TABATIERE Single Shot Shotgun
Description: NANA Marked BELGIAN TABATIERE Single Shot Shotgun “An admirable Boy’s or Farmer’s Gun” Here we present a “NANA” marked 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. It got bad for the small-time Belgian gunmaker building the Zulu (and NANA) shotguns when they ran out of Tabatiere actions and began building their own. They were of poor quality and has a tendency to blow the side flipping door open. Also, people began firing smokeless powder shells through the gun, and inevitably blew the breech open. 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. This as the Western portion of the United States was still quite unsettled and need for affordable workhorse firearms was high. The overall condition is good. The iron parts have a dark brown finish. The markings are clear. The stock shows some use and remains solid. The bore is smooth and clean. The action is excellent. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 35-1/4 inches. Caliber: 10 Gauge Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $500 #8436 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101230827
Seller's Inventory #: 8436
Guns International #: 101230827
Seller's Inventory #: 8436