LARGE BRITISH STYLE FOWLER IN REMARKABLE CONDITION.

LARGE BRITISH STYLE FOWLER IN REMARKABLE CONDITION. SN NSN. Cal. 92″ having a Patent breech. The bbl measures 60 inches in length of which the lower 19 inches is octagon with British private Proof markings consisting of a sunken oval, over a Crown over crossed sceptres, over another sunken oval (the characters in the sunken ovals are not easily discernible). The back of the breech measures 1.7″ across the touch hole area and tapers to 1.3″ at the lower end of the octagon where it meets with a very attractive wedding band measuring .320 in length then, tapering slightly the balance of 40. 7 inches to the muzzle that measures 1.2″ in diameter. There is a very slight flare for the last ½” to the muzzle in front of the wood forend. The massive front sight is set back 2-¾” and is made of brass in a tear drop shape that was inlaid into the iron barrel. The top of the barrel near the breech is nicely engraved with a Sea Shell and other scrolls that are also evident on the Patent breech section. The Lock has a very simple border line engraving and is marked in script “T/ LANE” under the iron integral pan. The lock is completely original with the workmanship of the lock falling into the 1780 to 1820 period of manufacture. The four step Butt Plate Tang, triangular Side Plate, 11-¾” long Trigger Guard (with an Acorn finial at front), oval Escutcheon and the entry tang of the tail Rammer Pipe made of brass and nicely engraved by the same hand with the balance of the three forward brass pipes being plain. The wooden rammer is 59-½” long with the muzzle end having a 1-7/8″ long horn tip and the breech end having a 4″ long white metal sleeve with an integral worm. The wooden rod is now in two sections held together by 2-¾” long brass tube pinned to both sections of the wooden rod and is probably a later repair to a broken or split cleaning rod. The wood stock appears to be Cherry and measures 74-¾” long without any splices with a rich beautiful grain in the butt stock, though somewhat shrouded by the age patina. Behind the Patent breech tang is a complimentary shell relief carving that is very well done and artistically matches the metal engraving on the metalwork of the breech. The bbl is secured by four flat keys. CONDITION: The iron work is all in fine condition with just some darkness in the pan & touch hole area and the bore is dusty and should clean out to be very good condition. The brass furniture is excellent with no indications of worn or dented areas. The stock is overall excellent with some filling in of worm holes in the butt stock area and a few minor nicks and dings from handling. There is a one inch long crack running from the rear lock plate screw at a 30 degree angle to the bbl channel caused by over tightening the rear lock screw. There is an 11″ long stress crack running from the rear lock screw region towards the rear rammer pipe, but is sound and does not weaken or distract from the appearance of the piece. There is a 10-¾” long x 3/16″ replaced piece of wood along the forend in front of the lock, another 1-¾” long x ½” piece of replaced wood on the lock side of the rear rammer pipe originally caused by a knot in the wood and may have been done in the shop when originally made. There is a 2″ long x 1/8″ chip missing along the top of the forend on the lock side. It is possible that the two splices noted above were done during this Fowler’s period of use as the aging appears contemporary to the balance of the piece and are not recent repairs. This is a remarkable piece for its age with not many made and would be an eye catching piece gracing a Fireplace in any in any room. 4-46318 PAS8 (10,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2295	$5,900.00	LARGE BRITISH STYLE FOWLER IN REMARKABLE CONDITION. SN NSN. Cal. 92″ having a Patent breech. The bbl measures 60 inches in length of which the lower 19 inches is octagon with British private Proof markings consisting of a sunken oval, over a Crown over crossed sceptres, over another sunken oval (the characters in the sunken ovals are not easily discernible). The back of the breech measures 1.7″ across the touch hole area and tapers to 1.3″ at the lower end of the octagon where it meets with a very attractive wedding band measuring .320 in length then, tapering slightly the balance of 40. 7 inches to the muzzle that measures 1.2″ in diameter. There is a very slight flare for the last ½” to the muzzle in front of the wood forend. The massive front sight is set back 2-¾” and is made of brass in a tear drop shape that was inlaid into the iron barrel. The top of the barrel near the breech is nicely engraved with a Sea Shell and other scrolls that are also evident on the Patent breech section. The Lock has a very simple border line engraving and is marked in script “T/ LANE” under the iron integral pan. The lock is completely original with the workmanship of the lock falling into the 1780 to 1820 period of manufacture. The four step Butt Plate Tang, triangular Side Plate, 11-¾” long Trigger Guard (with an Acorn finial at front), oval Escutcheon and the entry tang of the tail Rammer Pipe made of brass and nicely engraved by the same hand with the balance of the three forward brass pipes being plain. The wooden rammer is 59-½” long with the muzzle end having a 1-7/8″ long horn tip and the breech end having a 4″ long white metal sleeve with an integral worm. The wooden rod is now in two sections held together by 2-¾” long brass tube pinned to both sections of the wooden rod and is probably a later repair to a broken or split cleaning rod. The wood stock appears to be Cherry and measures 74-¾” long without any splices with a rich beautiful grain in the butt stock, though somewhat shrouded by the age patina. Behind the Patent breech tang is a complimentary shell relief carving that is very well done and artistically matches the metal engraving on the metalwork of the breech. The bbl is secured by four flat keys. CONDITION: The iron work is all in fine condition with just some darkness in the pan & touch hole area and the bore is dusty and should clean out to be very good condition. The brass furniture is excellent with no indications of worn or dented areas. The stock is overall excellent with some filling in of worm holes in the butt stock area and a few minor nicks and dings from handling. There is a one inch long crack running from the rear lock plate screw at a 30 degree angle to the bbl channel caused by over tightening the rear lock screw. There is an 11″ long stress crack running from the rear lock screw region towards the rear rammer pipe, but is sound and does not weaken or distract from the appearance of the piece. There is a 10-¾” long x 3/16″ replaced piece of wood along the forend in front of the lock, another 1-¾” long x ½” piece of replaced wood on the lock side of the rear rammer pipe originally caused by a knot in the wood and may have been done in the shop when originally made. There is a 2″ long x 1/8″ chip missing along the top of the forend on the lock side. It is possible that the two splices noted above were done during this Fowler’s period of use as the aging appears contemporary to the balance of the piece and are not recent repairs. This is a remarkable piece for its age with not many made and would be an eye catching piece gracing a Fireplace in any in any room. 4-46318 PAS8 (10,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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