J LOWMASTER FOWLER DATED 1808.

SN NSN. John Lowmaster according to most references moved from York, PA to Ohio about 1805 so this massive country fowler with 72 cal bore with 2-stage bbl measuring 45″ and 60″ overall was probably made in Ohio. Gun is brass mounted with exception of a silver oval thumbplate with initials in script “PG”. Gun is mounted with dovetailed fixed rear sight, a brass blade to a dovetailed iron based front sight. Lock is Ketland agent marked. There is no incised carving typical of Lowmaster’s Pennsylvania guns though brass hardware appear in style found on his other guns as does forged trigger with circular rear cutout. Rarely are offered dated Kentucky rifles by such well known makers in the early 19th century. CONDITION: Lock is poorly fit and is most likely changed. There is inset wood forward of lock and gun exhibits a thin varnish that covers other wood restoration in forestock. There are four key-ways cut in stock with second key missing. Middle two key-ways are non-functional as there are pinned bbl attachments a few inches from them showing that stock was probably a modification made after bbl was made. Front thimble is replaced. There is a 3/4″ braised repair to front tail of lock escutcheon. Functionally gun is very sloppy and will not hold at full cock. Bore is rusted and pitted. 4-76380 JS326 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3326

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
	3326	$0.00	J LOWMASTER FOWLER DATED 1808. SN NSN. John Lowmaster according to most references moved from York, PA to Ohio about 1805 so this massive country fowler with 72 cal bore with 2-stage bbl measuring 45″ and 60″ overall was probably made in Ohio. Gun is brass mounted with exception of a silver oval thumbplate with initials in script “PG”. Gun is mounted with dovetailed fixed rear sight, a brass blade to a dovetailed iron based front sight. Lock is Ketland agent marked. There is no incised carving typical of Lowmaster’s Pennsylvania guns though brass hardware appear in style found on his other guns as does forged trigger with circular rear cutout. Rarely are offered dated Kentucky rifles by such well known makers in the early 19th century. CONDITION: Lock is poorly fit and is most likely changed. There is inset wood forward of lock and gun exhibits a thin varnish that covers other wood restoration in forestock. There are four key-ways cut in stock with second key missing. Middle two key-ways are non-functional as there are pinned bbl attachments a few inches from them showing that stock was probably a modification made after bbl was made. Front thimble is replaced. There is a 3/4″ braised repair to front tail of lock escutcheon. Functionally gun is very sloppy and will not hold at full cock. Bore is rusted and pitted. 4-76380 JS326 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3326 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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J LOWMASTER FOWLER DATED 1808.