^Lot 1176 Caron single barrel percussion shotgun; 16 gauge, 31.5” barrel with gold i

Caron single barrel percussion shotgun; 16 gauge, 31.5” barrel with gold inlaid address “Caron a Paris/Arqe de S. M. L’Empereur”; engraved frame, lock plates, hammer, trigger guard and butt plate; crisp action, dark patina overall, checkered wood butt stock with some scattered mars and scratches from carry and storage; cased in lined French style wood box with accessories. Caron was a top French maker and in the employee of Napoleon III. Est.: $1,750-$3,500.