Original 19th Century U.S. Double Barreled Cape Percussion Combination Gun with Set Trigger and Flame Figured Stock - Circa 1850 Antique Long Guns who served in the 161st

who served in the 161st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron during World War II

The flare pistol is marked she68 (crossed swords) B 4283 on the side of the frame

as while both grip scales are still black on the interior

OLIN-EAST ALTON ILL

there is no Lee-Metford designator on the butt socket

Original 19th Century U.S. Double Barreled Cape Percussion Combination Gun with Set Trigger and Flame Figured Stock - Circa 1850 Antique Long Guns who served in the 161stOriginal Item: One of a kind. A combination gun is typically a firearm that usually has one rifled barrel and one smoothbore barrel, that is typically used with shot or some type of shotgun slug. While more modern styles utilizing cartridges were "over and under" designs, during the percussion era, most of these were side by side. Having ammunition ready for several different types of game definitely had its advantages. This is a lovely well used