1835 gun makers of Europe?

Question

triple barrel shotguns 16 gauge double barrel

Answer 1

Hi. You are describing a "drilling." That is what a three barrel shotgun/rifle combo is called. They are very collectible in good conditions. It is hard to assign a value without knowing who made it and without seeing it (there were many fine European makers of drillings).

If the 1835 date is correct, you have a most unusual find. Are you sure it is 1835? If so it could even be a one-of-a-kind experimental gun made by some individual gunsmith. The sixteen gauge seems to preclude that possibility, as the 'sweet sixteen' is a breech loader. Of course, some innovative gunsmith could have converted an earlier gun to percussion. In any case, you have a most interesting drilling. Another note: "Gauge" is American terminology; "bore" is British terminology. Could your drilling be a "16 bore?"

Best,

H

Additional info: Some of the best drillings are German made.

H

Answer 2

Not in 1835 ! No muzzle loading drillings were ever made. You have made a mistake in the date of manufacture. Perhaps you meant 1935 ?
At any rate there were a multitude of makers of weapons similar to the one you describe. Because they are so individual, only a hands on appraisal will come close to giving you an idea of the value.

Answer 3

Are you wont to know the value of this European odd Duck
Or to know if it really did exist.
Yes it did exist 3 barrels normally a rifle barrel cradled high and center of a bubble barrel shot gun, in an assortment of calibers and gages.
As to value Very High if in good condition.
I’m not sure who all made it but if Westley Richards or Holland & Holland
Lets bump that up to Crazy High
But Still a very Odd Duck