NEW YORK BRITISH STYLE FOWLER.

Cal. 10 ga. 53″ rnd “hook-breech” rnd bbl with rear sighting flat on bbl, Tower proofs, the orig flintlock, ca. 1760 is signed “CHANCE”, very closely-related to the “Richard Varick” Fowler in Grinslade’s “Flintlock Fowlers The First Guns Made in America 1700-1820“, BS6-BS7, pg 178 & 179. Gun has classic carving from the Hudson Valley school, relief carved around the breech tang, the lock and sideplate, rear trigger guard, and rear ramrod pipe. Also the choice curly maple stock has a very fine forestock molding, full brass mountings, and the curly maple stock has a rich, warm color, and has an orig ramrod with cleaning jag, as well as a horn nosecap. This classic New York fowler is an exceptionally pleasing piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl surface is smooth with an old oil finish. Approximately 19-1/2″ from the front of bbl, there is an old break in the wood which has been reglued and is not offensive. Wood surface has nice sheen to it, with large swelling at rear ram rob pipe. Forearm has 1/4″ sliver replaced on right side, approximately 9″ long, while the left side has a 1/4″ x 4-3/4″ replaced sliver (tapered). In area of the rear ramrod pipe, the carving is heavily worn and ramrod is exposed for 3” in the forearm. Brass mountings are of appropriate high quality design. 4-49960 SDH2 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3325

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	3325	$2,875.00	NEW YORK BRITISH STYLE FOWLER. Cal. 10 ga. 53″ rnd “hook-breech” rnd bbl with rear sighting flat on bbl, Tower proofs, the orig flintlock, ca. 1760 is signed “CHANCE”, very closely-related to the “Richard Varick” Fowler in Grinslade’s “Flintlock Fowlers The First Guns Made in America 1700-1820“, BS6-BS7, pg 178 & 179. Gun has classic carving from the Hudson Valley school, relief carved around the breech tang, the lock and sideplate, rear trigger guard, and rear ramrod pipe. Also the choice curly maple stock has a very fine forestock molding, full brass mountings, and the curly maple stock has a rich, warm color, and has an orig ramrod with cleaning jag, as well as a horn nosecap. This classic New York fowler is an exceptionally pleasing piece. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl surface is smooth with an old oil finish. Approximately 19-1/2″ from the front of bbl, there is an old break in the wood which has been reglued and is not offensive. Wood surface has nice sheen to it, with large swelling at rear ram rob pipe. Forearm has 1/4″ sliver replaced on right side, approximately 9″ long, while the left side has a 1/4″ x 4-3/4″ replaced sliver (tapered). In area of the rear ramrod pipe, the carving is heavily worn and ramrod is exposed for 3” in the forearm. Brass mountings are of appropriate high quality design. 4-49960 SDH2 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3325 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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NEW YORK BRITISH STYLE FOWLER.