Is this shot gun antique??

[budman]

Here are some pictures to help.

 

[gunsaholic]

No. It is Belgian made between 1910 and 1924. I think maybe 1923.

 

[maple leaf]

The ELG mark is for the Belgium company Liege and was a blackpowder proof for breech loading guns since 1893. Also the flowing font of "EL" is has been used since 1852 as a provisional black powder proof for breech loading guns and rifled barrels. It is a 12 gauge (diamond with a 12). The U with the star above it is a post 1877 Belgian inspectors marks were designated by a star above the inspector lettering, other than known proofs that included a star. Star is different style with top point being smaller than typical Belgian proof. Also you have a choke proof for the shotgun and some other inspector marks. If I looked them up, they may indicate a better timeline of age. In the very least it is no older than 1893, but could be newer. Hope that helps as a starting point.

 

[budman]

Thanks Maple leaf, I was searching, but it was by name which gave vague
results.I am trying to find a fore stock for it and a left hammer.

 

[dakotamar]

got a picture of the shotgun? I have a wall hanger I might part out.

 

[budman]

I have one here that I am using the locks and rear stock
on the upper guns receiver and barrel.