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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Sigv. Bjerve Damascus (S7964)

Sigv. Bjerve Damascus (S7964)

Price $1,495.00
Sigv. Bjerve Damascus hammer gun. A fine quality Norwegian made 12 Gauge Damascus hammer gun with 29 ½” barrels. The gun is in very nice condition with the barrels showing all the Damascus pattern with a smooth, brown finish. The bores are very good with just a slight bit of fine pitting. The receiver has all of the bright case colors present with light scroll and game scene engraving. The wood...
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LeFever H Grade hammerless...

LeFever H Grade hammerless 12 Gauge (S7962)

Price $1,495.00
LeFever H Grade hammerless 12 Gauge double with Damascus barrels, 2 3/4" chambers and excellent bores. Has 30” Full/IMP cylinder barrels, with good looking Damascus pattern. The receiver has about 60% faded case colors. The wood is near excellent with light wear, with original butt plate and pistol grip cap. Gun has double triggers and extractors. A good looking piece, not for firing modern...
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Baker Gun Company Grade B...

Baker Gun Company Grade B 12 Gauge (S7961)

Price $1,195.00
Baker Gun Company Grade B 12 Gauge shotgun. Sidelock, hammerless Damascus shotgun. The barrels have a silver patina, 2 ¾” chambers, and excellent bores. The receiver likewise has a silver patina with scroll and game scene engraving. The stock shows wear, with smoothed checkering and a recoil pad added. LOP is 14 1/8”. A classic American double in decent shape. This is a damascus barrel black...
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Rare Burgess Shotgun Two...

Rare Burgess Shotgun Two Barrel Set (S6796)

Price $6,500.00
Rare Burgess Shotgun Two Barrel Set. Very fine original condition. Excellent bluing on the receiver. Beautiful Damascus pattern on both barrels. Action works perfectly. Very nice stock. Scarce to find a takedown and the extra barrel. One barrel is 30”, the other is 26”.
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Spencer 1890 12 Gauge (S6715)

Spencer 1890 12 Gauge (S6715)

Price $750.00
Spencer 1890 12 Gauge shotgun. Pump Shotgun made by Bannerman. Has 21” barrel. The metal has brown patina, the wood shows wear but is sound with no major damage. The forend pump has a repaired crack. Bore is very good.
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F.A. Loomis 12 Gauge (S6475)

F.A. Loomis 12 Gauge (S6475)

Price $300.00
F.A. Loomis 12 Gauge shotgun. Produced in England around 1890’s. Has Damascus twist steel barrels. The wood shows a crack at the wrist. The metal is engraved and the action is LOOSE. NOT FOR FIRING. Would make a good decorator. Good overall condition.
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Remington US Express Model...

Remington US Express Model 1889 12 Gauge (S6453)

Price $2,250.00
Remington US Express Model 1889 12 Gauge shotgun. Company Marked short barrel shotgun. Barrel length is 20¼”. Stock is marked “USX 83” and the underside of the barrel on the flats is marked “USX”. Bores are good with some light pits. Action works perfectly. Top rib is marked USX forward of the Remington address. Wood is very good. Buttplate is chipped. This is a real USX shotgun and a fine...
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Parker Brothers. 10 gauge...

Parker Brothers. 10 gauge side by side shotgun...

Price $2,750.00
Parker Brothers. 10 gauge side by side shotgun. Gun is on a #3 frame and water table is marked 5.14 (weights 5 Lbs. 14 oz.) Bores are excellent. Barrels are 32” long. Barrels lock up tight with no hinge pin looseness. Barrels have most of their twist pattern although thinning a bit. Locks have 90% plus case colors. But stock has sharp checkering and is about very good overall. The forend has...
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Meriden Firearms Co. The...

Meriden Firearms Co. The Aubrey Model 12 gauge...

Price $795.00
Meriden Firearms Co. The Aubrey Model 12 gauge Damascus barrel shotgun. Barrels are 32" full and modified. Bores are excellent and barrels show very good damascus pattern. Receiver is factory engraved game scenes and scrolls. Stock is very good and has most of it original varnish. Receiver has about 60% case colors. This is a very good Damascus shotgun. NOT FOR MODERN AMMO.
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British Side by Side 12...

British Side by Side 12 gauge (S5511)

Price $2,250.00
British Side by Side 12 gauge shotgun by W. Garden of Aberdeen (Scotland). Gun is Birmingham proofed and marked BNP for British Nitro Proof. Barrels are 30" Damascus with excellent bores. Chambers are for 2 1/2" shells. There is no play or wobble at the hinge pin. Hammers are the rebounding type. Barrels show 98% Damascus pattern and were refinished when the gun was re-proofed. Action works...
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English Percussion 12 Gauge...

English Percussion 12 Gauge (S2790)

Price $1,750.00
English Percussion 12 gauge double shotgun by B. Redfern. Marked on top rib of barrel “laminated steel indestructible by gun powder”. Finely engraved sidelocks, hammers, breech plug and other parts. Very good condition.
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Beautiful Belgian 20 Gauge...

Beautiful Belgian 20 Gauge Damascus barrel (S3917)

Price $2,450.00
Beautiful Belgian 20 gauge Damascus barrel shotgun. Barrels marked "The Invincible Fine Damascus". Bores are excellent. 13 3/4" length of pull. 28" barrels. Gun is factory. Floral pattern engraved and has bright case colors. The barrels show almost 100% fine Damascus pattern. Gun is tight and locks up perfectly. This is a really nice and elegant 20 gauge Black powder shotgun. (Not for smokeless...
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English Percussion Double...

English Percussion Double (S3463)

Price $2,250.00
English Percussion Double by Mortimer, St. James, London. Engraved locks, hammers and furniture. 30" barrels and 12 bore. Good pattern remains on barrels. Checkering is worn. Mechanically excellent. Overall condition is very good.
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J.P. Clabrough & Bros....

J.P. Clabrough & Bros. Damascus Barrel 10 Gauge...

Price $995.00
J.P. Clabrough & Bros. 10 gauge damascus barrel shotgun. Bores are rough in both barrels but could be honed to a better appearances. Frame is scroll and game scene engraved. Wood is sound with no cracks and is in very good condition pull is 14" barrels are 29 7/8" and measure full and improved modified. Note: This is black powder shotgun with Damascus barrels.  
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Gillespie side by side 10...

Gillespie side by side 10 gauge antique...

Price $995.00
Gillespie side by side 10 gauge antique percussion shotgun. Silver barrel bands with engraved furniture. Has a cap box in the butt. Overall in very good condition.  
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Belgian Side by Side...

Belgian Side by Side Antique 10 Gauge (S3339)

Price $2,250.00
Belgian Side by Side 10 gauge antique shotgun. This gun is marked The Continental Twist Steelî on barrel rib. Has excellent bores. Gun is about excellent with all the original Damascus pattern on the barrel. Frame trigger- guard and locks have 100% bright case colors. Stock is excellent with perfect checkering. Has a nice Gutta Perch buttplate. This gun is in great condition.
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Hopkins & Allen Forehand 16...

Hopkins & Allen Forehand 16 gauge shotgun (S3036)

Price $1,695.00
Hopkins & Allen Forehand 16 gauge shotgun from the Winchester collection. Near brand new condition. Excellent blue and case colors. Wood is near perfect. Gun is out of the Winchester factory gun collection as it is stamped with the W.R.A. Co. marking on the barrel. Excellent piece with history!  
Previously sold
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