Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by W. Chance & Son with Twisted Stub Barrel - circa 1850 Percusion Muskets We were in Sweden until

We were in Sweden until after VE Day

It was the official designation for the universal sun helmet worn by the British Army from 1899 to 1948 and described in the 1900 Dress Regulations as "the Wolseley pattern cork helmet"

A shutter and lens were located near the muzzle end of the device

with just a bit of storage wear on the scabbard

Original British 12 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by W. Chance & Son with Twisted Stub Barrel - circa 1850 Percusion Muskets We were in Sweden untilOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a typical British made Double Barreled Percussion shotgun, almost certainly intended for the large U. S. import market. It is marked on both lock plates with W. CHANCE & SON., with lovely decorative engraving around the edges, and game hunting scenes on both. Research indicates that this was a London based gunsmith and retailer, who was heavily involved with the U. S. Export trade. Per Howard L.