Alger shotgun

fredees · September 29, 2010, 08:30 PM

Does anyone have any information on the ALGER 12 gauge, sxs, hammers, double triggers, laminated barrels?

oneounceload · September 29, 2010, 08:40 PM

It MIGHT be a Belgian gun - but pics or good descriptions of the proof marks on the bottom of the barrel flats and water table would help.

Laminated barrels, aka Damascus, would most likely date this gun in the 1880's or so, making it more of wall hanger than a shooter - depending on what a QUALIFIED gun smith who knows old guns has to say

September 29, 2010, 08:30 PM	#1
fredees Junior Member Join Date: May 14, 2010 Posts: 6	Alger shotgun Does anyone have any information on the ALGER 12 gauge, sxs, hammers, double triggers, laminated barrels?

September 29, 2010, 08:40 PM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	It MIGHT be a Belgian gun - but pics or good descriptions of the proof marks on the bottom of the barrel flats and water table would help. Laminated barrels, aka Damascus, would most likely date this gun in the 1880's or so, making it more of wall hanger than a shooter - depending on what a QUALIFIED gun smith who knows old guns has to say