Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Mortimer with Laminated Steel Barrel - circa 1870 U.S. Edged Weapons The First Issue Model 1

The First Issue Model 1 1/2 had a smooth cylinder and a non-fluted barrel

was assigned to Manton S

with very little in the way of oxidation

Olive drab with yellow markings

but this example was likely worn for a time and faded

Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Mortimer with Laminated Steel Barrel - circa 1870 U.S. Edged Weapons The First Issue Model 1Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a typical British made Double Barreled Percussion shotgun, possibly intended for the large U. S. import market. It is marked on both lock plates with MORTIMER, a legendary name in British firearms. H. W. Mortimer was a top quality maker, mostly Serving King George III. He was granted the right to mark his guns "Gunmaker To His Majesty", at least until King George III died in 1820. His descendants