Hi
I just bought a Belgian shotgun. It is marked "Canon de Ruben" meaning barrel of ribbons which is a precursor to Damascus barrels (or so I am told).
The stock has fishscale rather than checkering and a bit of carving including the head of a stag some foliage and a big rondel.
The ramrod is tapered with a fancy little patch worm and is a very dark wood
I am told it dates to 1840' - 1850's.
Seems to be in great condition and well made (from my novice perspective).
Can anyone PLEASE tell me more?
I just bought a Belgian shotgun. It is marked "Canon de Ruben" meaning barrel of ribbons which is a precursor to Damascus barrels (or so I am told).
The stock has fishscale rather than checkering and a bit of carving including the head of a stag some foliage and a big rondel.
The ramrod is tapered with a fancy little patch worm and is a very dark wood
I am told it dates to 1840' - 1850's.
Seems to be in great condition and well made (from my novice perspective).
Can anyone PLEASE tell me more?