Manufactured between 1865 and 1871. This unusual breechloading shotgun is marked on the hinged double breechblock "ETHAN ALLEN & CO. WORCESTER.MASS./ALLEN'S PATs NOV. 9. 1858 - SEPT. 18, 1860 - AUG. 22. 1865" and in Old English "Fine Stub Twist" on the barrel rib. The receiver and breechblock are decorated with light scroll and border engraving. The breechblock features a double locking mechanism with a lever on the right side (also used to raise the block), and the noses of the hammers on the rear of the block, meaning the hammers must be at half cock for the breech to be opened. Checkered forearm with single attaching wedge, and straight grip stock with a smooth steel buttplate. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 2 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches.

Good. The barrels have an overall dark brown patina with dings, several large dents in lower right frame, light pitting, and an overall protective coat of varnish. The receiver is a dark gray with light spotting, fine engraving, and slightly loose trigger guard. The wood is good as refinished with numerous dings and dents, well defined recut checkering, and visible hairline cracks at the top of the wrist. Mechanically very good.