Antique Side BY Side Shotgun ,

Lot description

Antique Side by Side Muzzle Load Shotgun, approx. 20 ga,  29" barrels, the raised center rib marked "Josef Esterak", wood ramrod, the lockplates, double hammers and trigger guard with light scrolled engraving, double triggers with scrolled wood piece behind guard, checkered wood grips with cheekpiece, sling swivel, metal butt plate, bores with surface rust, chipping at each barrel muzzle, action is good, overall approx. 43.75"l, 6.20lbs, Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see:  https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12