HISTORY LESSONS: JoHantgen

The White River Museum has a new item to view, a double barrel shotgun! I know what you are thinking: Big deal, my husband has 17 in his gun safe/militia arsenal. The shotgun itself is not particularly rare or ancient, but its history is unique because of its owner. The signature of F.N. JoHantgen and “Meeker” are engraved on the barrel. The shotgun was imported from Belgium as part of a special order by the…