The "Wilmot Gun Co." refers to a trade name used on shotguns manufactured by Henri Pieper, a significant gun maker based in Liège, Belgium. Here are some key points about this entity:
Manufacturing Period: Shotguns bearing the "Wilmot Gun Co." name were produced between 1893 and 1898.
Trade Name: This name was not associated with an independent gun manufacturing company but was rather a "Trade Brand Name." These were firearms made by major manufacturers like Henri Pieper but sold under different names by wholesalers or retailers. In this case, the shotguns were imported and sold through H & D Folsom, a large wholesaler and retailer in New York City.
Types of Guns: The Wilmot Gun Co. name was primarily associated with breech-loading shotguns. These were not custom or high-end guns but more standard, mass-produced models.
Materials and Safety: Some of these shotguns feature Damascus Composite Steel barrels, which are considered unsafe for use with modern ammunition due to the potential for barrel failure under high pressure.
