Original Belgian 14 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Parker for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1860 21st Century This example is in very

This example is in very nice condition and is impressed on the rim:No 6B/458 PRIVATE HENRY SLAPP

with the launcher being considered "Disposable"

It could also be the number of a GAR post

which means the Charlotte World War II veteran has more good stories to tell these days than he has willing listeners

Original Belgian 14 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun by Parker for the U.S. Frontier Market - circa 1860 21st Century This example is in veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely Belgian made 14 bore fowling piece shotgun is stamped PARKER on both lock plates, but this was most likely added to help sell the gun, as we cannot find any information on the famous U. S. based Parker company having imported Belgian shotguns. It was most likely intended for the U. S. Frontier market, which was booming during the 1850s. Domestic production could not keep up with the demand, so fowlers