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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German Side by Side 12...

German Side by Side 12 Gauge (AS37)

Price $1,750.00

Interesting double circa 1880’s-1890’s, with 31” Damascus barrels, grip safety and engraved receiver. Both sides of receiver have game scenes and tang is engraved with a scene of Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters. Stock has several repaired cracks at the wrist. Bores are excellent. Tang has cocking indicators. Makers name on rib is in gold, but indecipherable. An...

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Parker Bros. E Grade Double...

Parker Bros. E Grade Double 10 Gauge (AS35)

Price $1,750.00

Desirable 10 Gauge side by side with 32” Damascus barrels. Frame is marked “E”. Metal has a mostly gray patina. Original butt plate. Stocks have nicks and dings from field wear. Not safe to shoot with modern smokeless ammunition. A scarce 10 Gauge Parker.

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New York Percussion Double...

New York Percussion Double Fowler by Mullin (AS34)

Price $1,995.00

Rib is marked “Patrick Mullin New York”. Has a 27” 12 bore Damascus barrels. Nicely figured walnut stock. Circa 1860’s. Patrick Mullin (1835-1919) was a gunmaker in New York city and worked from 1858 to 1897. This well-made fowler is in very good plus condition. Barrels have silver blow-out plugs. L.O.P. is 14”. Checkered wrist is excellent. Butt plate is steel with tang...

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Colonial Flintlock Fowler...

Colonial Flintlock Fowler circa Late 1700's (AS33)

Price $2,750.00

The lock is marked “Fiddian”. This full-stocked approximately .64 caliber fowling piece is 63½” long with a 47⅞” long barrel. All metal is good with areas of light pitting and a dark patina. The stock is good with some wood loss at the barrel tang and along the barrel. The lock, marked “Fiddian” at the center, has a border line and light engraving...

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Fine French Fowling Piece...

Fine French Fowling Piece by Lambinon, Circa...

Price $5,750.00

Fine French Fowling Piece by Lambinon, Circa 1740. Overall length is 61”. The 46” round .66 caliber barrel has a fine smooth bore. All metal is bright with few areas of light staining. The barrel is unmarked. The lock is stamped Lambinon. The stock is very good with three well-done repairs on the right side forward of the lock. The barrel ha a low raised rib starting forward of the front...

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Percussion Miquelet Lock...

Percussion Miquelet Lock Fowler by Antonio...

Price $1,595.00

Percussion Miquelet Lock Fowler by Antonio Garcia. Dated 1830. Antonio was the son of Francisco Garcia, Madrid gunmaker circa 178801793. The overall length is approximately 52½”. The 37½ocatgon to round .70 caliber barrel has a fair smooth bore. The barrel has decorative gold inlay at the front sight. Wedding band area, and approximately 7½” of the breech area. The barrel tang is engraved...

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Engraved Gold and Silver...

Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Single Shot...

Price $3,250.00

Engraved Gold and Silver Inlaid Single Shot Rolling Block Spanish Shotgun by Felipe Galbarsoro of Eibar. Overall length is approximately 48”, The 33” octagon to round 12 Gauge barrel has a fine, bright bore. It is chambered for 2½” shells. The barrel has a smooth mottled blue/brown patina. The butt plate has a dark mottled patina, and the remaining metal surfaces have a smooth silver/gray...

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High Grade Percussion...

High Grade Percussion Shotgun from The Armory...

Price $4,250.00

High grade percussion shotgun from The Armory of Grand Duke Leopold II of Austria, Vienna. Manufactured circa 1840. Overall length is 44½”. The 29½” octagon 15mm smoothbore barrel has a fine bore. The barrel is fastened with three wedges. Barrel has approximately 95% original blue finish which is turning blue/brown in areas. The lock, hammer, and butt plate have visible colors. The lock,...

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Ethan Allen 10 Gauge...

Ethan Allen 10 Gauge Hinge-Breech Double Barrel...

Price $2,750.00

Ethan Allen 10 Gauge Hinge-Breech double barrel shotgun. Several hundred were made circa 1865-1871. Overall length is 48”. Barrels are 30”. This gun features an unusual breech block that is unlatched by the lever on its right side. It then swings to the left for loading and unloading. There were three grades with this gun appearing to be the middle grade with checkered stocks and border...

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Eighth National Guard New...

Eighth National Guard New York, Shooting Award...

Price $5,500.00
Eighth National Guard New York, Shooting Award Musket-Fowler, Awarded to David M. Moore. This musket-fowler was awarded to David M. Moore on 21 May 1832. It is 55” in overall length. The .69 caliber round barrel is 40” long. The smooth bore is fine. All metal is smooth and bright. Stock is fine with a checkered wrist. There are no cracks or chips. The lock, which has an “S” cock and roller...
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Scarce Remington No1...

Scarce Remington No1 Rolling Block Shotgun (AS4)

Price $1,650.00

Scarce Remington No1 Rolling Block Shotgun. 32” Round barrel with excellent bore. These interesting shotguns are chambered for interchangeable use of 16 Gauge brass or 20 Gauge paper shells. These guns are the early “No1” type with all commercial parts. The later “No2” types were made with mostly military barrels and parts. The metal is a smooth brown patina overall. Stocks are very good...

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Q. & L. Morton Petersburg...

Q. & L. Morton Petersburg Virginia 16 Gauge (AS3)

Price $2,250.00

Q. & L. Morton Petersburg Virginia 16 Gauge shotgun. Scarce Southern marked side-by-side double. Q. & L. are listed in the Mercantile Directory on Sycamore in Peterburg in 1851-1852. Top of barrel rib is marked in script “Petersburg, VA”. The engraved lock has dogs on point with grouse and other game birds surrounding by high quality scroll and floral engraving. Other metal parts are...

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Very Scarce U.S. Model 1881...

Very Scarce U.S. Model 1881 Forager 20 Gauge (AS2)

Price $2,750.00
Very Scarce U.S. Model 1881 Forager 20 Gauge shotgun. Serial number 867. Has a 26” round barrel with fair bore. Metal has a very well-done old refinish with approximately 95% remaining. Wood is very good with small stress cracks on the left-side at the forward lock screw. Action functions correctly. Lock is the early 1873 dated type with correct two-click tumbler. The lightly freckled breech...
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L.C Smith Damascus Side by...

L.C Smith Damascus Side by Side 10 Gauge (AS24)

Price $1,175.00
L.C Smith Damascus Side by Side 10 Gauge shotgun. Manufactured in the early 1890’s. In scarce 10 Gauge. Has a 32” Damascus barrels with a brown and gray patina. Butt plate and toe have a chip. Shotgun has some field wear, otherwise in good condition. A popular 10 Gauge shotgun.  
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MacFarlane Double Barrel 10...

MacFarlane Double Barrel 10 Gauge (AS18)

Price $1,795.00
MacFarlane Double Barrel 10 Gauge shotgun. Side by side shotgun circa 1850’s-1860’s. 31” Damascus barrels marked “MacFarlane” marked “New York”. Stock is nicely figured walnut. A quality percussion side by side shotgun.  
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Parker Brothers Side by...

Parker Brothers Side by Side 12 Gauge (AS19)

Price $1,150.00
Parker Brothers Side by Side 12 Gauge shotgun. Hammer gun with 30” Damascus barrels. Manufactured in the 1880’s. Bores have pitting. Receiver and side locks have scroll engraving. Original butt plate has a repair at toe. Good to very good overall condition. A handsome side by side hammer gun.   
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British Side by Side 8...

British Side by Side 8 Gauge (AS20)

Price $1,450.00
British Side by Side 8 Gauge shotgun. Desirable 8 Gauge manufactured circa 1850-1860. Barrels are 31” and marked “Fine Twist”. Metal has a brown patina. Checkering is very good. Very good overall condition. A neat vintage shotgun!  
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L.C. Smith side by side 10...

L.C. Smith side by side 10 Gauge (AS21)

Price $1,250.00
L.C. Smith side by side 10 Gauge shotgun. Made in the 1880’s. Damascus barrels are marked “Syracuse N.Y.”. Stub twist and measure 32” (Do not shoot modern smokeless shells; for black powder only). Bores have pitting (which is common among this vintage of shotguns). Original butt plate is worn and has dog game scene. Stocks have been refinished. Metal has a gray patina. Receiver is marked “F”...
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Neumann Bros Side by Side...

Neumann Bros Side by Side Double 12 Gauge (AS22)

Price $795.00
Neumann Bros Side by Side Double 12 Gauge shotgun. Belgian double barrel Damascus shotgun with hammers. Manufacture in the 1890’s. Metal has a brown and gray patina. 28” Barrels and double triggers. Good overall condition. A charming vintage side by side  
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British Percussion Side by...

British Percussion Side by Side 10 Gauge (AS17)

Price $950.00
British Percussion Side by Side 10 Gauge shotgun. Locks are marked “George Newton”. 32” barrels with 14” L.O.P. Barrels have been refinished. Action works fine.
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