Antique Shotguns - Pre-1899

Antique Shotguns (Pre-1899): Belgian Shotguns, Side by Side Shotguns

Our inventory of antique shotguns is made up of shotguns manufactured before 1899, including English, French, and Belgian shotguns. Side by side shotguns of this era are highly collectable and our inventory changes frequently. Be sure to bookmark our new arrivals page and check it often.

Browse our collection of pre-1899 antique shotguns below. For other antique firearms, check out our antique handguns, antique long guns, and old ammo, tools & neat stuff.

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W&C Scott & Son Damascus...

W&C Scott & Son Damascus Shotgun 28 Gauge...

Price $1,300.00

SN: 54728. Made in 1894, 28ga with 28" barrels. A vintage damascus sidelock ejector double 16 gauge shotgun with 28 gauge Briley tubes. The metal has a silver patina with the damascus pattern visible. The receiver has fine scroll engraving. The stock is of figured walnut showing light wear. LOP is 13 7/8" over a thin recoil pad. Comes with tools and extra choke tubes. Ready for the field.

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Holland & Holland Damascus...

Holland & Holland Damascus Hammer Shotgun 20...

Price $5,000.00

SN: 11225. 1890's production. Originally 12 gauge with 20 gauge tubes, in 27" barrels. Antique damascus hammer gun. The barrels have a grey/brown patina with some pattern visible. Briley 20ga tubes have been installed. The receiver has fine scroll engraving. The wood has been refinished and has nice figure. A good looking vintage double, ready to shoot.

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Hopkins & Allen Single Shot...

Hopkins & Allen Single Shot 12 Gauge (AL5764)

Price $595.00

Falling block single-shot shotgun. Barrel is 30" and choked Mod. The barrel has a small dent 9.5" away from the muzzle. Action works properly. Very good overall condition.

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Snider Conversion Shotgun...

Snider Conversion Shotgun (AL7547)

Price $349.95

Musket converted to a shotgun. Conversion was most likely done in the 1870's. Barrel is 34". Action works properly. Good overall condition. A reasonably priced antique that would look great on the wall.

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Parker Bros. Under Lever 12...

Parker Bros. Under Lever 12 Gauge (AL7403)

Price $995.00

Side by side double. Shotgun has been restored and looks great. Barrels are 30". Hammers cock and function properly. Stocks are excellent. Length of pull is 15" over pad. Excellent overall condition.

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Single Shot Break Top 10...

Single Shot Break Top 10 Gauge (AS100)

Price $395.00

Manufactured in the 1890's. Damascus barrel is 36". Receiver and barrel are unmarked. Metal has a grey and brown patina. Fair overall condition.

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Belgian Side by Side Hammer...

Belgian Side by Side Hammer 16 Gauge (AS502)

Price $1,450.00

Very appealing Belgian made double manufactured in the 1890's. Damascus barrels are 31". Underlever and side plates are engraved with a floral motif. Action works properly. Barrel rib is unmarked. Barrels when disasembled are marked with Belgian proofs near chambers. A handsome side by side.

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W.H. Davenport Firearms...

W.H. Davenport Firearms Single Shot 12 Gauge...

Price $375.00

Single shot break top shotgun manufactured in 1898. Barrel is 36" choked modified. Stock has an old style repair at the wrist. Minor crack on left side of forearm directly infront of receiver. Length of pull is 14" over pad.

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T. Barker 8 Gauge Side by...

T. Barker 8 Gauge Side by Side (AS500)

Price $1,975.00

Scarce 8 gauge side by side made in Belgium during the 1870's. Damascus barrels are 36". Metal has a brown patina. Hammers function properly. Locks are marked "T. Barker". Good overall condition.

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Outstanding English Side...

Outstanding English Side Lock Double by W....

Price $3,500.00

Very handsome English side lock double with hammers. Lock is marked “W. Lacey”. Damascus barrels are 30” and have all of their original armory brown finish. Rib is marked “London Fine Laminated”. Hammers, locks, and receiver have all of their original case colors. Stocks are nicely figured walnut. Checkering is sharp with no nicks or dings. Chambers are 2 ½”. Chambers are...

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English Side by Side 12...

English Side by Side 12 Gauge (AS77)

Price $495.00

English made side by side field gun with double hammers. Barrels are 30" and have British proofs on underside. Hammers work properly. Forearm has a crack and needs it's ebony diamond tip to be replaced. Fair overall condition. This will look pleasing on the wall.

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American Gun Co. Double...

American Gun Co. Double Hammer 12 Gauge (AL5572)

Price $995.00

Side by side field gun. Damascus barrels are 30". Chambers are 2 1/2". Locks retain most of their original case colors. Left Lock is marked "American Gun Co New York". Action works properly. Very good overall condition.

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Forehand & Wadsworth Single...

Forehand & Wadsworth Single Shot 12 Gauge (AL5990)

Price $349.95

Single shot with hammer. Action works properly. Frame has most of it's original nickel plating. Barrel has turned a grey patina. Stock has two repaired cracks at the wrist. Good overall condition.

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Remington 1894 12 Gauge (AS85)

Remington 1894 12 Gauge (AS85)

Price $1,450.00

SN:6287. Double made in the mid 1890's. Barrels are nicely patterened damasucs measuring 30" choked modified. (Not safe to shoot with modern shells.) Stock is walnut and has some repairs at the wrist. Receiver has original case colors in protected areas. Original butt plate is very good, no chips or cracks. Chambers are 2 3/4". Bores are excellent. Very good overall condition.

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Remington 1894 12 Gauge (AS66)

Remington 1894 12 Gauge (AS66)

Price $795.00

Side by side with hammers and damascus barrels. Barrels have been shortened to 26". Action and hammers work properly. Not safe to shoot with modern shells. Fair overall condition.

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American Percussion Side by...

American Percussion Side by Side 10 Gauge (AS65)

Price $675.00

Manufactured in the 1850's. Locks and barrels are un marked. Barrels are 30". Hammers function properly. Stock has some cracks at the wrist, of which one has an old repair. Fair overall condition. This would look great on the wall.

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Ithaca New Ithica Gun12...

Ithaca New Ithica Gun12 Gauge (AS84)

Price $995.00

Side by side manufactured in 1898. Damascus barrels are 30" choked cylinder. Metal has a grey patina. Action works properly. Stocks are good with some field wear. Butt plate is original and not cracked or chipped. Very good overall condition.

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F. Dumoulin & Co. Garden...

F. Dumoulin & Co. Garden Gun (AS174)

Price $1,550.00

F. Dumoulin & Co. was a well-known Belgian gun maker located at 2 Rue de la Fontaine, Liege, Belgium. The company operated from 1894 into the 1930s. The predecessor firm, Dumoulin Feres & Cie, Liege was founded in 1849 by Andre-Auguste Dumoulin. After his death, it was run by his widow and later by his sons, Albert Simonis and Joseph Janssen. The brothers were founding members of les...

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