(A) SCARCE GRUDCHOS & EGGERS PERCUSSION WHALING GUN.

Produced circa 1857 by Julius Grudchos and Selmar Eggers of New Bedford, Massachusetts. These were designed to use both bomb lances and harpoons for the thriving New England whale trade. The heavy 2-stage barrel steps from octagon to round and is mounted with a brass bead front sight and heavy u-notch rear. Large percussion back action with 2-line maker legend. Half length stock mounted with a brass nose cap, brass trigger guard, iron lanyard ring, and brass buttplate. CONDITION: Good. Barrel has a nice brown patina with a few areas of deeper pitting. Stock has a dark, ages appearance with a few splits and scuffing throughout. Bore has evidence of use. Action is fine.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

20 - 1/4"

Caliber/Bore

.88 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Grudchos & Eggers

Model

Harpoon Gun