Original 19th Century U.S. Primitive "Back Woods" Percussion Shotgun circa 1840 - 1860 Untouched Antique Guns known as Colonies

known as Colonies

The case shows some minor scuffing from wear and use

the unit was withdrawn

which was 49

Original Item: A wonderful example of a brass bodied regimental side drum with rope tension

Original 19th Century U.S. Primitive "Back Woods" Percussion Shotgun circa 1840 - 1860 Untouched Antique Guns known as ColoniesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is truly primitive being a creation from the back woods of America, probably in the 1840 1860 period. It has a home made half stock which has had a good attempt at being checkered. The side lock percussion system is equally of low quality. The butt plate, trigger guard are of iron and the brass throat pipe look as if they were harvested from other original guns of the period. This is a great decorator reminding