EARLY HUDSON VALLEY FOWLER CA. 1740-1750.

Cal. 70. 59″ oct to rnd bbl, curly maple stock with a time-worn patina to the orig surface. Stock has typical early brass mountings with arrowhead-shaped trigger guard, at both ends, and ribbed ramrod pipes. Early bold relief-carving with fleur-de-lis design at the breech tang and the rear of the trigger guard. The fleur-de-lis, although worn, is also carved behind the rear ramrod pipe, and there are relief-carved panels around the lock and sideplate, and also has a nicely molded forestock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, excluding restoration. Forward end of bbl has been lengthened 24″, stock has been lengthened 37″ in the front, and the piece shows long usage, but is not abused. The flintlock is appropriately reconverted with some old parts, and the brass hardware is heavily patinated. 4-49881 SDH3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3324

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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
	3324	$5,750.00	EARLY HUDSON VALLEY FOWLER CA. 1740-1750. Cal. 70. 59″ oct to rnd bbl, curly maple stock with a time-worn patina to the orig surface. Stock has typical early brass mountings with arrowhead-shaped trigger guard, at both ends, and ribbed ramrod pipes. Early bold relief-carving with fleur-de-lis design at the breech tang and the rear of the trigger guard. The fleur-de-lis, although worn, is also carved behind the rear ramrod pipe, and there are relief-carved panels around the lock and sideplate, and also has a nicely molded forestock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, excluding restoration. Forward end of bbl has been lengthened 24″, stock has been lengthened 37″ in the front, and the piece shows long usage, but is not abused. The flintlock is appropriately reconverted with some old parts, and the brass hardware is heavily patinated. 4-49881 SDH3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3324 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 HUDSON VALLEY FOWLER CA. 1740-1750.