UNIDENTIFIED FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE.

UNIDENTIFIED FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE. NSN. 12 gauge. 44-3/4” rnd bbl. There are no markings on the gun except for some initials scratched onto the left side of the butt stock. The trigger guard is engraved with a basket of flowers. Sling swivels are missing & ramrod is a replacement. Possibly French in origin. The butt is very heavy but of standard style. Not the typical “club”. The lock is early with no bridle for the frizzen. CONDITION: Heavy rust brown patina to iron parts; crusty rust at the breech. Stock has been repaired, sanded & refinished; mechanically good. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54627 X18 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	379	$805.00	UNIDENTIFIED FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE. NSN. 12 gauge. 44-3/4” rnd bbl. There are no markings on the gun except for some initials scratched onto the left side of the butt stock. The trigger guard is engraved with a basket of flowers. Sling swivels are missing & ramrod is a replacement. Possibly French in origin. The butt is very heavy but of standard style. Not the typical “club”. The lock is early with no bridle for the frizzen. CONDITION: Heavy rust brown patina to iron parts; crusty rust at the breech. Stock has been repaired, sanded & refinished; mechanically good. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54627 X18 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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