EARLY SHEPPARD FOWLING PIECE OR MUSKET.

EARLY SHEPPARD FOWLING PIECE OR MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 80. 46” part oct bbl. The lock plate is engraved “SHEPPARD” in front of the hammer. The number 735 is engraved on top of the bbl. The banana lockplate is 6-3/4” long. The butt is heavy and of the transition style between Connecticut River and Hudson River styles. Wood appears to be cherry and it has been cut about 2-1/2” from the muzzle. A front sight has been added. Ramrod is a replacement and too short for this gun. The mainspring is a replacement not utilizing the orig holes in the lockplate. The tumbler has been broken and repaired. The pan, frizzen, and hammer appear to be original. Apparently never equipped with sling swivels, although there is a hole for one in the brass trigger guard. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with heavy rust on the lock and rear of the bbl. A large sliver is broken off above the front of the lockplate. Otherwise the stock is good. Mechanically good. 4-58388 FS33 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	54	$3,450.00	EARLY SHEPPARD FOWLING PIECE OR MUSKET. NSN. Cal. 80. 46” part oct bbl. The lock plate is engraved “SHEPPARD” in front of the hammer. The number 735 is engraved on top of the bbl. The banana lockplate is 6-3/4” long. The butt is heavy and of the transition style between Connecticut River and Hudson River styles. Wood appears to be cherry and it has been cut about 2-1/2” from the muzzle. A front sight has been added. Ramrod is a replacement and too short for this gun. The mainspring is a replacement not utilizing the orig holes in the lockplate. The tumbler has been broken and repaired. The pan, frizzen, and hammer appear to be original. Apparently never equipped with sling swivels, although there is a hole for one in the brass trigger guard. CONDITION: Rust/brown patina overall with heavy rust on the lock and rear of the bbl. A large sliver is broken off above the front of the lockplate. Otherwise the stock is good. Mechanically good. 4-58388 FS33 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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