ENGLISH FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY HOLDEN.

SN NSN. Cal. .732. 39″ Swamped round bbl has short octagonal breech portion engraved “Holden Billinghurst” on top flat. London gunmakers proofs are on left flat. Chamfered lock with long rebated tail has integral pan, unbridled friction frizzen, spring with bulbous finial, and is fitted with broad, flat-faced, deeply chamfered, serpentine cock. “Holden” is at central portion of lock. Dense European walnut full length stock attaches to bbl with three captive side nails without escutcheons. Stock has fine raised shell carving behind top tang, and is inlet with steel wire initials “M G”. There are nicely shaped moldings around lock and shell engraved long brass sideplate. All other furniture is of brass including double beaded trigger guard with floral engraving on bow, and slightly raised fleur-di-lis finial. Brass buttplate is scroll engraved. Replacement birch ramrod with brass head is held by two beaded pipes and nicely shaped brass tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl cleaned and re-browned over considerable pitting, with engraving almost erased. Lock is cleaned to gray patina over considerable pitting. Stock is fine, and sound, with considerable hand wear, but carving details and moldings are only slightly rounded. Brass has been cleaned, but is toned back to a fine mustard patina. A good looking mid 18th century fowler. 4-49925 MGM276 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2469

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2469	$1,437.50	ENGLISH FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY HOLDEN. SN NSN. Cal. .732. 39″ Swamped round bbl has short octagonal breech portion engraved “Holden Billinghurst” on top flat. London gunmakers proofs are on left flat. Chamfered lock with long rebated tail has integral pan, unbridled friction frizzen, spring with bulbous finial, and is fitted with broad, flat-faced, deeply chamfered, serpentine cock. “Holden” is at central portion of lock. Dense European walnut full length stock attaches to bbl with three captive side nails without escutcheons. Stock has fine raised shell carving behind top tang, and is inlet with steel wire initials “M G”. There are nicely shaped moldings around lock and shell engraved long brass sideplate. All other furniture is of brass including double beaded trigger guard with floral engraving on bow, and slightly raised fleur-di-lis finial. Brass buttplate is scroll engraved. Replacement birch ramrod with brass head is held by two beaded pipes and nicely shaped brass tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl cleaned and re-browned over considerable pitting, with engraving almost erased. Lock is cleaned to gray patina over considerable pitting. Stock is fine, and sound, with considerable hand wear, but carving details and moldings are only slightly rounded. Brass has been cleaned, but is toned back to a fine mustard patina. A good looking mid 18th century fowler. 4-49925 MGM276 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2469 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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ENGLISH FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY HOLDEN.