Original Belgian 10 bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1850 German Field Equipment it was later produced in

it was later produced in

It has a slot near the pommel for a sword knot or leather grip strap

Scabbard is in solid condition with leather still present

they would often just stamp that

The back of the buckle is marked with the earliest pattern maker markings:

Original Belgian 10 bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1850 German Field Equipment it was later produced inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Belgian made 10 bore fowling piece shotgun is unsigned on the exterior, but is most likely intended for the U. S. Frontier market, which was booming during the 1850s. Domestic production could not keep up with the demand, so fowlers were imported in some quantities from Europe. The fowling piece features all iron lightly engraved mounts, except for the barrel wedge escutcheons, which are nickel silver. The locks