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Belgium Snyder 'Zulu' 12 Ga. NVSN

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Belgium Snyder 'Zulu' 12 Ga. NVSN
Antique “ZULU” Breech-loading Shotgun. The origin of this shotgun is an interesting one. Originally, this was an 1857 French musket. Soon after they converted these muzzleloaders to breech-loaders, using the Snider system, so that they became known as the Model 1867. By the end of the Franco-Prussian War, the French decided that the converted muskets were unacceptable and once again updated their arsenals. Being that there was no lucrative market for these surplus guns as they were, a Belgian gunmaker had the idea to convert these (for a second time) into shotguns. The name “Zulu” probably came from the British Colonial Zula War of 1879, around the time period where sales of these guns was at its highest. Belgian proof marks on the barrel. 33" barrel, relic condition, buttstock is split from the horn buttplate to the wrist, interesting hand made wood triggerguard. Action works well, a nice wall hanger. NRA Condition-Good. Antique Firearm.