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shotgun

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  • Common Name
    shotgun
  • Other Name

    Kirner Joseph Prester, percussion double barrel shotgun

    fowling piece

  • Description

    Kirner Joseph Pesten early percussion double barrel shotgun (fowling piece)

    shotgun; early percussion double barrel; engraved barrels (worn); raised cheek piece; double triggers

    maker: Kirner Joseph Pesten

    markings:

    maker's name on barrel: KIRNER JOSEF PESTEN

    on lock: KIRNER PESTEN

    serial number: 3135

    named: initials "S.H." on name plate with crown above

    missing: ramrod

  • Place
  • Other Id

    W1922 (war)

  • Department
shotgun, W1922, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 02 Mar… … Read more

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