I just bought this gun on a auction, to hang over the fire place only, after I clean it up. Thought I'd see if anyone could tell me more about it. Here is how the ad was worded.
Belgium, Double Barrel Side x Side Break Action 16 Gauge shotgun, 2 Shell Capacity, Wood Stock, 32" Barrel length, 48" Overall length, Engraved Stock, Checkered Stock and Forearm, Stock is split, All metal is pitted and very rusty, Wall hanger only, Missing (1) hammer and the other is very rusty. In Overall Poor Condition. Non-working Unsafe to Fire in Current Condition.
A lot of these were made back in Belgium before the turn of the century. If there aren't any markings on it then determining the manufacturer could be next to impossible. If it has Damascus barrels then they should be marked. The rust is quite bad and may have eroded any markings.
Whoever wrote the ad, was clueless. It is not a break action and it doesn't take shells. It may be 16 gauge, but it is a percussion muzzleloader that is missing the ramrod. Put a little oil on some 0000 steel wool, clean it lightly, and hang it up.
Whoever wrote the ad, was clueless. It is not a break action and it doesn't take shells. It may be 16 gauge, but it is a percussion muzzleloader that is missing the ramrod. Put a little oil on some 0000 steel wool, clean it lightly, and hang it up.
M. Bruner in Munchen means it's most definitely German. Munchen is German for Munich and Munich is most definitely in Germany - I've been there several times.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
The Firearms Forum
2.2M posts
71K members
Since 2003
A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!