EARLY AMERICAN FOWLING PIECE WITH EUROPEAN INFLUENCES.

Cal. 69, smooth. 41-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. The walnut stock has the architecture and sculpture of early Jaegers which were often emulated by early Pennsylvania gunsmiths. The elongated cheek piece is a classic European style (which is found on some of our very earliest pieces) and the relief-carving behind the cheek piece is a simplistic “C” scroll and volutes which could have easily been done over in America also. Gun has typical European hardware, the kind which was exported to our country and is found on some of our early, curly maple stocked guns made in Pennsylvania. The gun has relief-carving around the rear ramrod pipe, and is carved behind the bbl tang, relief-carving. This is possibly a gun made in Eastern Pennsylvania. There is a simple forestock molding also found on many Kentucky rifles. The early “banana” lock appears to be orig flint. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent, with some wear tot he relief carving. A 4″ slender piece of wood missing from underside of forearm. The piece, if it is American walnut, could make it one of the earliest American guns, possibly made in eastern Pennsylvania. 4-49971 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3327

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3327	$4,025.00	EARLY AMERICAN FOWLING PIECE WITH EUROPEAN INFLUENCES. Cal. 69, smooth. 41-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl. The walnut stock has the architecture and sculpture of early Jaegers which were often emulated by early Pennsylvania gunsmiths. The elongated cheek piece is a classic European style (which is found on some of our very earliest pieces) and the relief-carving behind the cheek piece is a simplistic “C” scroll and volutes which could have easily been done over in America also. Gun has typical European hardware, the kind which was exported to our country and is found on some of our early, curly maple stocked guns made in Pennsylvania. The gun has relief-carving around the rear ramrod pipe, and is carved behind the bbl tang, relief-carving. This is possibly a gun made in Eastern Pennsylvania. There is a simple forestock molding also found on many Kentucky rifles. The early “banana” lock appears to be orig flint. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Excellent, with some wear tot he relief carving. A 4″ slender piece of wood missing from underside of forearm. The piece, if it is American walnut, could make it one of the earliest American guns, possibly made in eastern Pennsylvania. 4-49971 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 3327 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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EARLY AMERICAN FOWLING PIECE WITH EUROPEAN INFLUENCES.