Original U.S. Double Barrel 12 Gauge Percussion Shotgun by Ethan Allen & Co. - Circa 1860 Chinese Militaria It is so rare that

It is so rare that it is not mentioned in any of the detailed studies of the Thompson

During the siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71)

This designation represents the 119th (1st Württemberg) Grenadiers "Queen Olga" Infantry Regiment

a polished type instead of being nickel plated

From 1847 to 1854 it was known as Allen & Thurber (Worcester)

Original U.S. Double Barrel 12 Gauge Percussion Shotgun by Ethan Allen & Co. - Circa 1860 Chinese Militaria It is so rare thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. Ethan Allen was a renowned American Gunsmith work worked until 1871 in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his life he had many Partners and business associates, including Charles Thurber and Wheelock both of whom he made guns with. This is a fine example of an Ethan Allen Double barrel percussion shotgun about 12 gauge. It is a double hammer gun, 42 1 2 inches in overall length, with a 27" barrel engraved on the rib: FINE