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AMERICAN FLINTLOCK FOWLER MUSKET

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,900.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
AMERICAN FLINTLOCK FOWLER MUSKET
<B>AMERICAN FLINTLOCK FOWLER.</B></I> Late 18th or early 19th century. 53¼ “ barrel; overall length is 69". The barrel is secured to maple stock with pins; and the gun has a brass biteplate. Early type. Non-reinforced hammer.<BR><BR><B>Condition: </B></I>The trigger guard was originally brass, but was replaced with a hand-forged iron guard, which appears to have been done during the period of use. A 1½" section of the original brass guard remains in place. Butt plate dented at upper rear area ¾ “by ¾”. The stock is missing some areas of wood at the flocculate, and has a crack from the bite plate to the rear of the trigger guard on the left side. The hammer will not hold on full cock, and there is a rear tang screw missing. There is a very nice old patina on the wood and metal. The wooden ramrod appears correct and shows great age. The lock is possibly a very well done reconversion.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)