anyone ever seen anything like this ???

Magnum Wheel Man · June 29, 2009, 07:44 AM

it's a folding 410, with 2.5" chambers I'm curious as to age manufacturer, country of origin etc...

sorry, I don't have much other info on it...

oneounceload · June 29, 2009, 07:52 AM

Any markings? I've seen single barrel folders, IIRC, Beretta made one, as did some English folks. Definitely neat lookiing

Magnum Wheel Man · June 29, 2009, 08:05 AM

this is a better pic of the reciever, but I have not inspected the gun personally, so I don't know on the markings...

johnbt · June 29, 2009, 08:50 AM

I would guess it was made in Belgium, but the proof marks will tell. I think some were made in Spain as well, but the few I've seen up close were Belgian.

John

SeekHer · June 30, 2009, 07:31 AM

I have one here, it's marked El Pheasant, Spain but mine has a solid not hollowed buttstock...Other then a 5 digit serial number and a couple of proof marks, that's it...I've had mine for over 30 years...

Scorch · June 30, 2009, 01:08 PM

Many European manufacturers used to make folding shotguns and rifles designed to carry in a case while riding in a carriage or car. Typically late 1800s or very early 1900s. They had various names, but are typically small game guns for rabbits and such, usually chambered in a small gauge or small caliber. There should be a proof mark under the chamber area that will give some sort of idea of the country of origin, or perhaps a maker's name or inscription on the barrel or lock plate..

June 30, 2009, 07:31 AM	#5
SeekHer Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 295	I have one here, it's marked El Pheasant, Spain but mine has a solid not hollowed buttstock...Other then a 5 digit serial number and a couple of proof marks, that's it...I've had mine for over 30 years... __________________ There is a certain type of mentality that thinks if you make certain inanimate objects illegal their criminal misuse will disappear! When the human race dies out, it will be because it was brainwashed to be so totally, completely, utterly safe that it no longer dared to keep on living

June 30, 2009, 01:08 PM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Many European manufacturers used to make folding shotguns and rifles designed to carry in a case while riding in a carriage or car. Typically late 1800s or very early 1900s. They had various names, but are typically small game guns for rabbits and such, usually chambered in a small gauge or small caliber. There should be a proof mark under the chamber area that will give some sort of idea of the country of origin, or perhaps a maker's name or inscription on the barrel or lock plate.. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 29, 2009, 07:52 AM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Any markings? I've seen single barrel folders, IIRC, Beretta made one, as did some English folks. Definitely neat lookiing

June 29, 2009, 08:50 AM	#4
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	I would guess it was made in Belgium, but the proof marks will tell. I think some were made in Spain as well, but the few I've seen up close were Belgian. John