A percussion side-by-side shotgun by J. Eitel, Weilburg, ca. 1810
Cal. .67(BlackPowder), SN. 467, barrel length 75 cm, bright bore. In the first third externally octagonal, then transitioning into a multi-faceted profile. Polished barrel set. On the breeche end of both barrels an unidentifiable maker's cartouche inlaid in gold. Butterfly rear sight with beaded front sight. Cock locks with forward-set springs. Maker's mark on the lock plates. Double-sided cock safety with external springs. Double trigger. Brass trigger guard, cut off at the transition to the wrist. Dark walnut stock, cut off at the wrist, the butt stock added later and fitted with checkering as well as simple carving at the cheek piece (capercaillie motif). Ramrod. Sling swivel. According to “Der Neue Stöckel”, Vol. 1, p. 338 Johann Eitel, Weilburg, Hesse, circa 1780 – 1820(?). Overall length 116 cm.
WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer -
Condition: II - III
Cal. .67(BlackPowder), SN. 467, barrel length 75 cm, bright bore. In the first third externally octagonal, then transitioning into a multi-faceted profile. Polished barrel set. On the breeche end of both barrels an unidentifiable maker's cartouche inlaid in gold. Butterfly rear sight with beaded front sight. Cock locks with forward-set springs. Maker's mark on the lock plates. Double-sided cock safety with external springs. Double trigger. Brass trigger guard, cut off at the transition to the wrist. Dark walnut stock, cut off at the wrist, the butt stock added later and fitted with checkering as well as simple carving at the cheek piece (capercaillie motif). Ramrod. Sling swivel. According to “Der Neue Stöckel”, Vol. 1, p. 338 Johann Eitel, Weilburg, Hesse, circa 1780 – 1820(?). Overall length 116 cm.
WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer -
Condition: II - III
