Product Details
A RARE APPROXIMATELY 16-BORE PERCUSSION BREECH-LOADING REVOLVING SHOTGUN BY ROPER, U.S.A, serial no. 182,
circa 1868, with re-browned 28 1/2in. barrel, 'doughnut' shaped screw-on choke at muzzle (frozen), bead fore-sight, rounded bulbous plain receiver with traces of colour, (slightly loose and out of line), hinged dust-cover to the top signed 'ROPER REPEATING RIFLE CO, AMHERST, MASS, PATENTED APRIL 10. 1866' opening to reveal a self-tensioning four-shot rotary magazine, large external central hammer drawing back the bolt, iron action-body with plain top and bottom tangs, chequered walnut butt-stock with iron shotgun heel-plate, guarded trigger and smooth splinter fore-end with cast end-cap
Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions. Please note all Lots are listed in accordance with UK Law, for overseas buyers, please ensure you are familiar with your relevant local firearms and customs regulations before bidding.
Estimate £800-1,200
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament