Victorian, c1870 14 Bore Double Barrel Muzzle Loading Percussion Hammer Shotgun By J.T. Ellis of Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. Sn - 21415 Victorian, c1870 14 Bore Double Barrel Muzzle Loading Percussion Hammer Shotgun By J.T. Ellis of Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. Sn - 21415 14 Bore/gauge Muzzleloader

This is a Victorian double barrel 14 bore percussion shotgun by J.T. Ellis of Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. The shotgun has 32” damascus steel barrels and measures 49” overall. The Birmingham proofed 14 Bore barrels set side by side with a central concave damascus steel top barrel rib. The bores are smooth with staining and residue due to use. The shotgun has its original walnut stock which has just the bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use. The steel butt plate tang, trigger guard, breech & dolphin hammers have finely engraved decoration. The wrist is inlaid with void rectangular German silver escutcheon. The breach has a gold line insert across it. Both side plates have the makers named J T Ellis engraved on them. The gunsmith J T Ellis was based Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire between 1847 to 1901. The lock side plates are finely engraved with scrollwork, game birds and the makers name J T ELLIS. The shotgun is fitted with bead foresight and has its original wood ramrod with brass end caps and is fitted with a worm. The weapon cocks & dry fires as it should. Price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique percussion shotgun no licence is required to own this weapon in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21415