EXTREMELY EARLY PRE-REVOLUTION WAR PERIOD GERMANIC STYLE AMERICAN MADE FOWLER.

SN NSN. Cal. 60 smooth bore. 47-1/2″ Bbl transitions from oct at breech with wedding band to rnd toward muzzle, and is unmarked. Hand-forged unmarked German style lock. Fine American walnut stock extends to within 1-1/2″ of muzzle, is pinned to bbl and has sheet brass wrap 1-1/2″ back from tip. There is a plain rebated molding along ramrod channel ending in incised foliate finial behind ramrod entrance ferrule. There is a similar incised carved design treatment forward of the front trigger guard flange. There are American style beavertails behind the lockplate mortises. Raised carved sprays of scrolled acanthus behind bbl tang as well as behind cheekpiece. There are staples for vent pick under cheekpiece. An incised line runs along sides of flat toe line. The buttplate trigger guard and sideplate are heavily engraved and of European style. New hickory ramrod. The cheekpiece is very heavy and pronounced, again in the European Germanic style. This gun has American wood, an American lock, no European proof marks and is most likely a Revolutionary War period American piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are dark brown patina. Stock is smooth with fine hand wear. New pieces have been let in along bbl channel, mostly on right side. Some new wood has been let in around lockplate. A crack from rear lock screw above sideplate has been repaired using a hand forged nail. Furniture is a mottled light mustard color which is correct for the period. 4-49909 MGM281 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 1495

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1495	$11,500.00	EXTREMELY EARLY PRE-REVOLUTION WAR PERIOD GERMANIC STYLE AMERICAN MADE FOWLER. SN NSN. Cal. 60 smooth bore. 47-1/2″ Bbl transitions from oct at breech with wedding band to rnd toward muzzle, and is unmarked. Hand-forged unmarked German style lock. Fine American walnut stock extends to within 1-1/2″ of muzzle, is pinned to bbl and has sheet brass wrap 1-1/2″ back from tip. There is a plain rebated molding along ramrod channel ending in incised foliate finial behind ramrod entrance ferrule. There is a similar incised carved design treatment forward of the front trigger guard flange. There are American style beavertails behind the lockplate mortises. Raised carved sprays of scrolled acanthus behind bbl tang as well as behind cheekpiece. There are staples for vent pick under cheekpiece. An incised line runs along sides of flat toe line. The buttplate trigger guard and sideplate are heavily engraved and of European style. New hickory ramrod. The cheekpiece is very heavy and pronounced, again in the European Germanic style. This gun has American wood, an American lock, no European proof marks and is most likely a Revolutionary War period American piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are dark brown patina. Stock is smooth with fine hand wear. New pieces have been let in along bbl channel, mostly on right side. Some new wood has been let in around lockplate. A crack from rear lock screw above sideplate has been repaired using a hand forged nail. Furniture is a mottled light mustard color which is correct for the period. 4-49909 MGM281 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 1495 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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EXTREMELY EARLY PRE-REVOLUTION WAR PERIOD GERMANIC STYLE AMERICAN MADE FOWLER.