Original French 19th Century Percussion Double Barrel Short Coach Shotgun Gun Marked P. Girard U.S. Flags was the first standard helmet

was the first standard helmet of the French Army and was designed when millions of French troops were engaged in trench warfare

After being relieved in Philippines campaign

the invasion of the south of France

We gave it a cursory cleaning

Original French 19th Century Percussion Double Barrel Short Coach Shotgun Gun Marked P. Girard U.S. Flags was the first standard helmetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very unusual short shotgun or coaching gun with 11 inch factory manufactured barrels. Caliber appears to be close to a 20 gauge with locks that are cleanly marked P. GIRARD. This is a black powder percussion double lock, double barrel, shotgun with fine details that include; a checkered pistol grip, ornate and checkered wooden trigger guard, wooden butt plate, butt stock with cheek piece, double triggers