Manufactured circa 1869-1876, this is a rare example of a revolving 16 gauge shotgun as manufactured by Roper Sporting Arms Company, Hartford, Connecticut. Built around a six-round shell carrier, with a breechblock connected to the hammer. Fitted with a brass post front sight, and a sighting groove along the top of the frame at the breech. The hinged loading gate is marked "ROPER. REPEATING RIFLE CO. / AMHERST MASS / PATENTED APRIL 10 1866". Blue barrel with variable choke threaded at the muzzle, casehardened housing and frame. Matching serial number on the barrel and frame under the forearm. Mounted with a smooth, nicely figured walnut forearm with pewter tip and straight grip stock with a flat steel buttplate.

Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina. The wood is very fine with a few overall scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are clear and crisp. The action is fine.