Original Belgian 22 bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece with Carved Stock - circa 1850 Martini-Henry Rifle Approximate Dimensions:Blade Length: 35"Blade Style:

Approximate Dimensions:Blade Length: 35"Blade Style: Single Edged Curved Saber with double FullersOverall length: 40 3/4“Basket dimensions: 5" width x 5” lengthScabbard length: 36 1/2”

The unmarked Flintlock mechanism has a Military ring neck Cock of the era

Aside from some light cleaning and a wipe down

- 4 Award Ribbon Bar: The ribbon bar shows wear with one ribbon partially detached

which represents Richard Sieper & Söhne of Lüdenscheid

Original Belgian 22 bore Double Barrel Percussion Fowling Piece with Carved Stock - circa 1850 Martini-Henry Rifle Approximate Dimensions:Blade Length: 35"Blade Style:Original Item: Only One Available. This Belgian made 22 bore fowling piece shotgun is unsigned on the exterior, but is most likely intended for export, possibly to 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