Hello, this item is a double-barrel percussion shotgun, likely dating from the mid to late 19th century. The overall form, with its side-by-side barrels, wooden stock, and iron fittings, corresponds to civilian hunting or sporting firearms produced in Europe and America around the time of the American Civil War (1861–1865). While such weapons were in use during that period, many were imported or manufactured in large numbers, and without maker’s marks or inscriptions visible in the photos, it is difficult to attribute this example to a specific gunsmith. The lock mechanism, stock wear, and repair traces suggest long use and age.

Firearms of this type are collected as antique curios, but their market value depends heavily on maker, markings, and condition. Well-documented Civil War-period shotguns with provenance can reach 1,500–3,000 USD, while more generic or unmarked examples like this one often sell for 400–900 USD at auction. Given its condition and lack of clear identifying features, this piece would fall closer to the lower end of the range, functioning more as a decorative or historical curiosity than as a high-value collector’s firearm.