Original British Double Barrel 14 bore "Coach Gun" Shotgun by Manton circa 1840 Military Art defended by the 8th Guards

defended by the 8th Guards Army

He wasn't wearing his uniform and he reminded me how I had offered to buy him a drink back at the depot

The section of parachute includes the manufacturer stamping which is dated December 1943

but it is thought to have been possibly used as a "Luncheon" pattern

There is some light age toning

Original British Double Barrel 14 bore "Coach Gun" Shotgun by Manton circa 1840 Military Art defended by the 8th GuardsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is just a lovely example of the classic double barrel "Coach Gun", or Stagecoach Shotgun. These were shortened shotguns intended for close quarters use, and were kept inside the coach. Anyone who attempted to rob the Stagecoach would be in for quite the surprise when they forced open the door. This very nice example features a laminated burl walnut stock with spiral laminated Damascus looking double 14 bore