TITLE: Roper Repeating Shotgun
MAKER: Roper Repeating Rifle Co.
MADE IN: Roper Repeating Rifle Co.
CALIBER: 12 Gauge
DATE: ca 1867
DIMENSIONS: Barrel:12” Length: 33” Height: 5 ¼”
INSCRIPTION: Serial Number 258 / Barrel: ROPER REPEATING RIFLE CO. / AMHERST. MASS. / PATENTED APRIL 10 1866.
CREDIT LINE: Guns from the Browning-Cowan Family
OBJECT ID: 986-12-020
Stage coach guards may have used this type of rifle and reusable cartridge.