FLINTLOCK FOWLER MARKED A. W. SPIES.

NSN. Cal. 20 ga. 39-1/2″ Octagon to round bbl with under rib, is engraved “LONDON” on top flat, and has Birmingham proofs at breech end. Flintlock with bridled roller frizzen and serpentine cock is marked “A. W. Spies Warranted” (A. W. Spies worked in New York City from 1932 to 1860). Walnut half stock with horn tip and brass furniture is checkered at grip. Furniture has some line and floral engraving and trigger guard finial is in the form of a relief acorn. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes on hang tag. CONDITION: Good, as restored. Bbl and lock are an even dark patina with some cleaned highlights. Stock is sound but with considerable restoration around lock. Furniture has fine mellow patina. 31377-10 MGM53 (1,250-1,800) – Lot 3585

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Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	3585	$0.00	FLINTLOCK FOWLER MARKED A. W. SPIES. NSN. Cal. 20 ga. 39-1/2″ Octagon to round bbl with under rib, is engraved “LONDON” on top flat, and has Birmingham proofs at breech end. Flintlock with bridled roller frizzen and serpentine cock is marked “A. W. Spies Warranted” (A. W. Spies worked in New York City from 1932 to 1860). Walnut half stock with horn tip and brass furniture is checkered at grip. Furniture has some line and floral engraving and trigger guard finial is in the form of a relief acorn. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes on hang tag. CONDITION: Good, as restored. Bbl and lock are an even dark patina with some cleaned highlights. Stock is sound but with considerable restoration around lock. Furniture has fine mellow patina. 31377-10 MGM53 (1,250-1,800) – Lot 3585 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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FLINTLOCK FOWLER MARKED A. W. SPIES.