Gorgeous 12ga Zulu shotgun
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Gorgeous 12ga Zulu shotgun
by FrontierGander 26/9/2022, 6:03 pm
1857 Tabatiere Breech-loading Shotgun
Frequently known as “Zulu”.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
USE ONLY "BLACK POWDER" Brass Shells or Paper Shells"!
NEVER USE MODERN SMOKELESS POWDER OR SHELLS...NEVER!!
Here we present a Tabatiere Breech-loading Shotgun, frequently known as “Zulu”. The origin of this shotgun is an interesting one. Originally, this was an 1857 French musket. Soon after they converted these muzzleloaders to breech-loaders, using the Snider system, so that they became known as the System 1867. They were used in the Franco-Prussian War in which the French were defeated. By the end of the war, the French decided that the converted muskets were unacceptable and once again updated their arsenals, this time with the 1874 Gras. Being that there was no military use for these surplus guns as they were, a Belgian gunmaker, Bertrand & Fils, had the idea to convert these (for a second time) into shotguns.
The name “Zulu” was probably inspired by the British Colonial Zula War of 1879, around the time period where sales of these guns was at its highest. Imports to the United States were good throughout the end of the 19th Century, until domestic production of single shot shotguns caught up with competitive options. Companies like E.C. Meacham in St. Louis and Sears & Roebuck in Chicago both sold these and marketed them as “an admirable Boy's or Farmer's Gun, and fills a long-felt want for a good breechloader at a moderate price. 12 gauge, 7 1/2 pounds, 33 inch. Uses regular brass or paper shells.” This as the Western portion of the United States was still quite unsettled and need for affordable workhorse firearms was high.
This one is marked “Hunter” on the top of the barrel. The stock is highly figured flame walnut and only has 2 small blemishes at the rear of the receiver and at the forearm wedge pin. See detailed pictures for a close look.
The overall condition is extremely good. The blued parts are clean, with some light discoloration The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Barrel is 33 inches.
12ga
Asking $450 Shipped.
I think that is a very fair price for this rifle.
PAYMENT METHOD: Personal Check, Money Order.
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH**
Paypal policy does not allow payments for any gun related items.....
Frequently known as “Zulu”.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
USE ONLY "BLACK POWDER" Brass Shells or Paper Shells"!
NEVER USE MODERN SMOKELESS POWDER OR SHELLS...NEVER!!
Here we present a Tabatiere Breech-loading Shotgun, frequently known as “Zulu”. The origin of this shotgun is an interesting one. Originally, this was an 1857 French musket. Soon after they converted these muzzleloaders to breech-loaders, using the Snider system, so that they became known as the System 1867. They were used in the Franco-Prussian War in which the French were defeated. By the end of the war, the French decided that the converted muskets were unacceptable and once again updated their arsenals, this time with the 1874 Gras. Being that there was no military use for these surplus guns as they were, a Belgian gunmaker, Bertrand & Fils, had the idea to convert these (for a second time) into shotguns.
The name “Zulu” was probably inspired by the British Colonial Zula War of 1879, around the time period where sales of these guns was at its highest. Imports to the United States were good throughout the end of the 19th Century, until domestic production of single shot shotguns caught up with competitive options. Companies like E.C. Meacham in St. Louis and Sears & Roebuck in Chicago both sold these and marketed them as “an admirable Boy's or Farmer's Gun, and fills a long-felt want for a good breechloader at a moderate price. 12 gauge, 7 1/2 pounds, 33 inch. Uses regular brass or paper shells.” This as the Western portion of the United States was still quite unsettled and need for affordable workhorse firearms was high.
This one is marked “Hunter” on the top of the barrel. The stock is highly figured flame walnut and only has 2 small blemishes at the rear of the receiver and at the forearm wedge pin. See detailed pictures for a close look.
The overall condition is extremely good. The blued parts are clean, with some light discoloration The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Barrel is 33 inches.
12ga
Asking $450 Shipped.
I think that is a very fair price for this rifle.
PAYMENT METHOD: Personal Check, Money Order.
**PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH**
Paypal policy does not allow payments for any gun related items.....
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