Description
Unusual, French 14.4 mm calibre shotgun. St ETIENNE marked. So, that’s French equivalent of TOWER. Pinfire means no license is needed to buy this. Good bore and tight action. A nice addition to your collection of unusual antique arms. Collect in HB (no hurry), or shipped for $90. Come and see our museum. Other listings. Colt Revolver. Snider, Flintlock, Blunderbuss.
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Shipping & pick-up options
| Destination & description | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide, Rural Economy | $90.00 | |
| Pick-up available from Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay | Free | |
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Cash, NZ Bank Deposit
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Is this not in workable order for it to not need a license ? rosebanknz (453 • 2:45 pm, Fri, 2 JanIt’s an Antique Gun for 1860s, so no ammo is available. It’s in Great condition. Barely used. These were among the first cartridge guns and worked by having a Pin poking up through that hole at the top of the back of the chamber. Then the Hammer bashes that pin which then ignites a Percussion Cap, which ignites then the gunpowder. BOOM . Soon, Centre fire cartridges with primers were invented, and they need a License. ashleyclint (275 • Friday, 2 January 2026
Unusual Pinfire Shotgun. French. No license needed.
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