Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Mortimer with Laminated Steel Barrel - circa 1835 British Documents & Books barrel wedge

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perhaps reluctantly turned to NSDAP Germany for aid

but blacksmiths continued to make their stylized metal tools in traditional forms

both Italy and Romania refused to honor the treaty on the grounds that it was not a case of casus foederis because the attacks on Austria were not "unprovoked"

which with some research may lead us to the Confederate Officer who originally purchased this magnificent weapon

Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Mortimer with Laminated Steel Barrel - circa 1835 British Documents & Books barrel wedgeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice British Double Barrel percussion shotgun, in what looks to be 12 bore, a very popular size then. It is fitted with a 34" double barrels and measures 50" in overall length. There is simple line engraving on both locks and most of the metalwork. Both locks are marked MORTIMER, a legendary name in British firearms. H. W. Mortimer was a top quality maker, mostly Serving King George III. He was