FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA OFFICERS FOWLER.

This is a nice example of a 7′ long commercial officers fusil or fowler, circa 1780. The first model style Brown Bess lock exhibits good markings. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, thumbplate and lock escutcheon are engraved. Stock exhibits raised carving rear of barrel tang in shape of beavertail terminating into stylized clam shell. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Gun appears original and complete, though front ramrod pipe is replaced and stock is broken and repaired forward of rear ramrod thimble. Grain appears to match, though barrel was not removed to be sure. There is inset 1″ wood repair on right side, about 8″ forward of lock and large chip of wood missing above lockplate. First model Brown Bess-style lock exhibits broad arrow proof, forward of crown and GR cypher. Brass mounts are well fit with discernible engraving, including small panoply of arms on top of buttplate. Commercial proofs are found on breech of 66″ 75 caliber barrel. Brass tipped iron ramrod is later replacement. Lock functions. 49597-11 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2000

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2000	$3,851.25	FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA OFFICERS FOWLER. This is a nice example of a 7′ long commercial officers fusil or fowler, circa 1780. The first model style Brown Bess lock exhibits good markings. Brass trigger guard, buttplate, thumbplate and lock escutcheon are engraved. Stock exhibits raised carving rear of barrel tang in shape of beavertail terminating into stylized clam shell. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Gun appears original and complete, though front ramrod pipe is replaced and stock is broken and repaired forward of rear ramrod thimble. Grain appears to match, though barrel was not removed to be sure. There is inset 1″ wood repair on right side, about 8″ forward of lock and large chip of wood missing above lockplate. First model Brown Bess-style lock exhibits broad arrow proof, forward of crown and GR cypher. Brass mounts are well fit with discernible engraving, including small panoply of arms on top of buttplate. Commercial proofs are found on breech of 66″ 75 caliber barrel. Brass tipped iron ramrod is later replacement. Lock functions. 49597-11 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2000 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA OFFICERS FOWLER.