Checkering and carving ... on a small shotgun

fernando · 29th October 2008, 12:49 AM

A slender example for small game. I had it filed as a boy's piece, but i suddenly concluded that, as its length is the same as a current shotgun (1,20 mt), it is instead an adult weapon for light game, with its 12 m/m calibre and elegant stock.
As already aproached in another thread, the carving of game related motives, was a current fashion in the XIX century.
The figure in this one appears to be a dog with a mane, with its tongue sticking out ... till a better judgement pops up. Amazing, the eyes made with red beads and black dots. Also interesting is the twist texture of the barrel.
Good thing as well, is that the original wooden ramrod still exists.
Fernando

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29th October 2008, 12:49 AM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Checkering and carving ... on a small shotgun A slender example for small game. I had it filed as a boy's piece, but i suddenly concluded that, as its length is the same as a current shotgun (1,20 mt), it is instead an adult weapon for light game, with its 12 m/m calibre and elegant stock. As already aproached in another thread, the carving of game related motives, was a current fashion in the XIX century. The figure in this one appears to be a dog with a mane, with its tongue sticking out ... till a better judgement pops up. Amazing, the eyes made with red beads and black dots. Also interesting is the twist texture of the barrel. Good thing as well, is that the original wooden ramrod still exists. Fernando . Attached Images