Three Barrel Percussion Muzzle Loading Shotgun

[Feltwad]

Enclosed are images of a 3 barrel Percussion muzzle loader .Although not in grade one position I though it was still worth restoring has a unusual piece The gun is a 12 bore with a 410 smooth bore barrel situated on the top of the 2 barrels some small barrels were rifled It is patent by Joseph Childs who patented it October 28th 1857 Patent no 2740 The gun has two triggers the right hand hammer has a double nose which to fire barrel 3 is moved over , with the small barrel set high this prevents the right hand barrel been fired {see images}

Feltwad

 

 

Edited January 8, 2016 by Feltwad

[belly47]

never seen a gun like that, very interesting set up

[wabbitbosher]

WOW !

Is it For Sale ?

[Bleeh]

I've never seen a percussion cap triple barrel that isn't a pistol, that's very interesting!

You have any idea of it's value?, how did you come across it?

Thanks for sharing! (and best of luck with the restoration!)

[Feltwad]

WOW !

Is it For Sale ?

I have reduced a lot from my collection but this one I intend to keep

Feltwad

[Feltwad]

I've never seen a percussion cap triple barrel that isn't a pistol, that's very interesting!

 

You have any idea of it's value?, how did you come across it?

 

Thanks for sharing! (and best of luck with the restoration!)

I bought this gun a few decades ago from a auction , the auction and price I cannot remember . Today on account of its condition it is not worth a fantastic price.

Feltwad