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Category - Shotguns - 4 and 8 Gauge - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

Category
Shotguns - 4 and 8 Gauge
Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

Massive C.S. Shattuck 8 Gauge Single Shot Breechloading Shotgun Punt Gun - NEAT Antique 8GA Market Gun!

Description:
Rare C.S. Shattuck, Hatfield, Massachusetts, American Trigger Action 8 Gauge Single Barrel Market Hunter's Shotgun/Punt Gun, 8 Ga, mfg. circa 1880's/1890's. This neat old 8 Gauge comes from my long time collection of big bore shotguns and is a true piece of market gunning history with tons of character. It is very rough BUT it's condition tells a story and is what defines it as a true market gun. Whoever the old gunner was that owned it used it every single day and when something broke he repaired it and kept going. Large bore shotguns and punt guns were the weapon of choice for commercial hunters who made their living supplying local hotels and markets with as much waterfowl as they could harvest on a daily basis and it's obvious the owner of this gun needed it to survive. The barrel measures 35 3/16" long and is fitted with a brass bead front sight. The metal shows heavy wear overall with a dark chocolate patina and finely textured surface freckling throughout. Likewise the stock is heavily worn with a dark untouched appearance. The wrist has been broken and repaired numerous times with a brass band and two large tacks added in period. Presently it is stable with old cracking and a large chip missing along the left side of the upper tang. Further there are stable old cracks ahead of the butt and the toe has been carved flat to better stabilize the gun in a punt boat for firing from the prone position. The original buttplate has been replaced with two old leather pads nailed in place. The tip of the hammer spur has broken off which is commonly seen on this model. The hammer securely clicks back and holds but there is no mainspring tension. The original firing pin is present and freely moving. The forward trigger would have originally opened the barrel but when the latch broke the old hunter riveted a brass collar around the action which he could slide forward to open and slide back to hold it closed. Primitive but whatever works! The barrel is very loose at the hinge with considerable wobble in all directions. Untouched bore is very dirty but doesn't appear to have any pits or gouges. Weight is a hefty 12 lbs 3 oz. I sincerely hope whoever buys this gun doesn't attempt any restoration and just enjoys it as a relic of the bygone days of commercial market hunting. It really tells a story of an old hunter who truly lived by his gun! Provenance: Dean Schimetschek collection, from the Eastern Connecticut shore - Niantic area. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arm shipped to New Jersey must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Antique muzzleloaders and antiques which fire obsolete cartridges may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, credit card (no additional fees), or bank wire. Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. Items are professionally packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage for the sale price and signature required for delivery. Items valued over $5,000.00 are shipped Registered Mail. Buyer pays actual shipping costs with no added charge for packing materials or handling. We describe items accurately and thoroughly. If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm.

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Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 8 Gauge
Manufacturer: C.S. Shattuck
Model: Punt Gun
Barrels: 35 3/16
Weight: 12 lbs 3 oz
Manufacture Date: Circa 1880's/1890's