H. Eckhardt, Sacramento, Cal. 10 gauge percussion double barrel shotgun with twist damascus pattern. Has 29.75" barrel, NSN, circa 1870s-1880s. Has 14" length of pull. Name mark both on action and barrel rib. Henry Eckhardt was born in 1833 to a restaurateur and hotel keeper in Prussia. When he was 14 he went off to a 4 year gunsmithing apprenticeship in Kassel. Eventually he was called up to join the Prussian military but was too short. So he emigrated to the US in 1854. He moved to Sacramento and opened a gun shop in 1870, " Henry Eckhardt Gunsmith - 523 K Street Sacramento, Cal ". He was extremely successful and operated until his retirement in 1896. Dimensions: 46.5" long overall. This firearm is antique and does not require special licensing. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $110. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Action functions mechanically. Damascus is a bit faded and there's pitting around the breach. Bore has corrosion. Stock very fine only a few minor scratches.