Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun Marked “Sutherland / Richmond”

Double-Barrel Percussion Shotgun Marked “Sutherland / Richmond” - Inventory Number: RIF 235

This is a mid-19th century percussion double-barrel shotgun, bearing the marking “Sutherland / Richmond” on the lockplate. It features twin side-by-side smoothbore barrels, typically 12 or 14 gauge, and is mounted in a checkered walnut stock with iron furniture and double triggers. The percussion hammers and engraved locks reflect mid-century sporting arms craftsmanship.

The “Sutherland / Richmond” mark identifies this firearm as retailed or manufactured by a gunsmith or dealer operating in Richmond, Virginia, likely prior to or during the early Civil War years. Firearms like this were common in the South and often pressed into Confederate service as militia arms or for home defense when military arms were scarce. This example having sling swivels is clearly indicative of field use.

While not a military-issued weapon, double-barrel shotguns of this type were carried by Confederate partisans, cavalry, and irregular troops throughout the conflict, especially early in the war. Surviving examples with regional Southern markings are scarce and highly prized for their association with the material culture of the Confederacy.

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Inventory Number: RIF 235