U S arms Co 12 ga.

staind460

January 05, 2004 13:34

i recently discovered a U S Arms Co. 12 ga. shotgun in my attic

it is a side by side set up with 32" barrels

the serial is in the 4 digit range: 56**

according to markings on the receiver it is made in belgium

can anyone give me any infoi regarding this piece?

would like to know possible worth, DOM etc

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  rufe-snow

  January 05, 2004 13:53

  Reference says it's Damascus barreled, imported and sold by H & D Folsom, circa early 1900's.
  
  They were sold inexpensively then, and because of the Damascus barrels, there only value now is as a wall-hanger.
  
  

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  staind460

  January 06, 2004 10:01

  thanks for the info rufe-snow
  
  mutch appreciated
  
  but by saying that it is only a wall hanger because of the damascus barrel, does this meen it isn't safe to shoot ?

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