This large percussion, muzzle-loading whaling gun for shoulder firing whale harpoon or an explosive whale bomb lance, circa mid-1850s. Although Allen Thurber & Co. made a similar whaling gun, this specimen has no markings and could possibly have been made by C.C. Brand of Norwich, Connecticut. The part octagon barrel has a bore that measures 7/8" and is equipped with fixed sights. Smooth straight grip stock with a smooth bare butt.

Fair, with a mottled brown patina with some minor pitting. The trigger guard is absent. The stock is cracked and repaired, otherwise good with some minor dings and scratches.