Nichols & Lefever 10 Gauge Double Hammer Shotgun

Syracuse, New York, 1870s, with serial number 756 on barrels, water table, and forend, but 5759 on trigger guard tang; 31 in. damascus barrels with bead sight and makers' names on rib; fancy hunt scene engravings on the side plates, trigger guard and underside of receiver, checkered walnut stock; iron butt plate; length of pull 13 in.

Overall length 47 in.

Private Collection New England Gunsmith

Minor marks from normal use; toned metal with strong damascus pattern on barrels; working action.