Original German Double Barrel 15 Bore Under Lever Pinfire Shotgun by F. Weisgerber of St. Wendel Made with Belgian Parts - Circa 1865 British Military Maps Base: 5 1/2"L x 3

Base: 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W

The fittings were originally fully silver plated

We have not attempted to remove the tape to inspect for any markings

In 1865 Allen received another Patent for this Single shot Cartridge pistol design

They have however become patinated and oxidized where the nickel has flaked away

Original German Double Barrel 15 Bore Under Lever Pinfire Shotgun by F. Weisgerber of St. Wendel Made with Belgian Parts - Circa 1865 British Military Maps Base: 5 1/2"L x 3Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely mid 19th Century German Pinfire Shotgun, made using components fabricated in Lige, Belgium, an area highly involved in the production and development of pinfire firearms. The shotgun features an "under lever" system to break open the breech, which swings out to the right, unlocking the breech and allowing the barrel assembly to tip up for reloading. The barrel is held in place by a wedge, which