Original Belgian 14 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Parker for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1860 21st Century including 1942 markings with flaming

including 1942 markings with flaming bomb

This example is in very nice condition and is impressed on the rim:No 6B/458 PRIVATE HENRY SLAPP

It could also be the number of a GAR post

which means the Charlotte World War II veteran has more good stories to tell these days than he has willing listeners

Secret of Blood Island

Original Belgian 14 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Parker for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1860 21st Century including 1942 markings with flamingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely Belgian made 14 bore fowling piece shotgun is stamped PARKER on both lock plates, but this was most likely added to help sell the gun, as we cannot find any information on the famous U. S. based Parker company having imported Belgian shotguns. It was 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