Original 19th Century U.S. Underhammer Percussion .38 Caliber Sporting Gun - Circa 1845 Russian Navy Even though he lived more

Even though he lived more than a century earlier

the barrel tang dated 1811

There are however some signs of past oxidation and use

just a small bit of staining due to age

The left sleeve has an original SA armband

Original 19th Century U.S. Underhammer Percussion .38 Caliber Sporting Gun - Circa 1845 Russian Navy Even though he lived moreOriginal item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice example of an American single shot hunting gun, utilizing an "Underhammer" percussion design. It features the classic American hook butt plate in brass together with brass Patch Box fitted to a quality walnut butt stock. It measures 43 1 2" in overall length, with a 27 1 2" octagonal barrel with a bore of approximately . 39" and five groove rifling. It is fitted with a long adjustable rear