Original 19th Century U.S. Double Barreled Cape Percussion Combination Gun Made in Lansingburgh, NY - Circa 1850 81mm Mortar Father McDougall later described the

Father McDougall later described the engagement: "So we took to our stations

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The nose cap is also missing

Overall the pistol is quite decorated

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Original 19th Century U.S. Double Barreled Cape Percussion Combination Gun Made in Lansingburgh, NY - Circa 1850 81mm Mortar Father McDougall later described theOriginal Item: One of a kind. A combination gun is typically a firearm that usually has one rifled barrel and one smoothbore barrel, that is typically used with shot or some type of shotgun slug. While more modern styles utilizing cartridges were "over and under" designs, during the percussion era, most of these were side by side. Having ammunition ready for several different types of game definitely had its advantages. This is a lovely well used