1800's British Fowler on Modern Stock
Item #: AA3198
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This is a 19th century half stock percussion fowler piece on a modern wood stock. The overall length is 52 3/4", with the octagonal to round barrel measuring 37 3/4" in length. The barrel and all iron hardware have the same chocolate brown patina. The barrel exterior, to include the barrel tang, has a smooth appearance with no pitting anywhere. The bore measures 12 gauge and is dark with pitting. On the top flat of the barrel is a British proof mark, the letter E above LG above a five point star all within an oval stamp. This was from the Liege proof house and was used for black powder rifles from 1811-1892. This is the only proof mark visible on the entire rifle. There is no rear sight and doesn't look as if there ever was one. The front sight is a small brass bead approximately 1/4" from the muzzle. The lock plate has no markings at all. The action is fully functional, locking in half cock and full cock. The lock measures 4 3/4" in length and 1 1/8" in width. The lock plate, hammer, bolster, nipple and trigger guard have the same patina as the barrel. It's obvious this one has been together for a long time. The trigger guard is very plain, same as the lock plate. The half stock measures 26 1/2" including the butt plate. It appears to be walnut, with some really nice looking grain to it. There are no cracks in the wood anywhere. The butt plate is made of hard rubber and is not original to the iron parts of the fowler. An wood ramrod accompanies this fowler. It is retained to the barrel by two iron thimbles and an iron nose cap. This is obviously an attempt to salvage an 1800's fowling piece that needed a stock. The build is very well done, and this would make an excellent candidate for a fire place hanger in your cabin!
Shipping Weight:
5 lbs
Item # AA3198
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