Original British Double Barrel 14 bore "Coach Gun" Shotgun by Manton circa 1840 British Artwork & Posters Lawrence during WWI

Lawrence during WWI

or "RA" (Regia Aeronautica) for the Air Force

The 852d Bombardment Squadron is a former United States Army Air Forces unit

New Made Item: During the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War

This tells us that this pistol was acquired by "Private Purchase" by the Officer named as Officers were expected to supply their own weapons

Original British Double Barrel 14 bore "Coach Gun" Shotgun by Manton circa 1840 British Artwork & Posters Lawrence during WWIOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is just a lovely example of the classic double barrel "Coach Gun", or Stagecoach Shotgun. These were shortened shotguns intended for close quarters use, and were kept inside the coach. Anyone who attempted to rob the Stagecoach would be in for quite the surprise when they forced open the door. This very nice example features a laminated burl walnut stock with spiral laminated Damascus looking double 14 bore