Guns International #: 102242573
Seller's Inventory #: AL8128
NSN, circa 1770, .75 caliber, 54.5" round smoothbore barrel, Barrel is a dark brown patina with pin-prick surface oxidation noted throughout. British proof marks are present. Lock plate is a British Pattern 1765-1785 style and is marked with “CROWN/GR" forward of cock and “TOWER" rear of the cock. Stock shows expected usage dings, nicks, and scratches. Wrist has been repaired with a brass piece that wraps around, this a period repair. Front section of the stock is loose from the barrel. Trigger guard and butt-plate appear to be Dutch. Ram-rod is a period correct piece. Action holds at half and full cock. This piece is fully described on page 161 of “Flintlock Fowlers- The First Guns Made in America" by Tom Grinslade. This Fowler remained in the same family from the Revolutionary War until purchased by Mr. Grinslade
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Guns International #: 102242573
Category - Antique Rifles - Flintlock
- Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State:
Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone:
(713) 781-1960
Fax:
(713) 781-6407
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Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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"Colonial Hudson Valley Fowler Rifle .76 caliber (AL8128)
Description: " NSN, circa 1770, .75 caliber, 54.5" round smoothbore barrel, Barrel is a dark brown patina with pin-prick surface oxidation noted throughout. British proof marks are present. Lock plate is a British Pattern 1765-1785 style and is marked with “CROWN/GR" forward of cock and “TOWER" rear of the cock. Stock shows expected usage dings, nicks, and scratches. Wrist has been repaired with a brass piece that wraps around, this a period repair. Front section of the stock is loose from the barrel. Trigger guard and butt-plate appear to be Dutch. Ram-rod is a period correct piece. Action holds at half and full cock. This piece is fully described on page 161 of “Flintlock Fowlers- The First Guns Made in America" by Tom Grinslade. This Fowler remained in the same family from the Revolutionary War until purchased by Mr. Grinslade SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102242573
Seller's Inventory #: AL8128
NSN, circa 1770, .75 caliber, 54.5" round smoothbore barrel, Barrel is a dark brown patina with pin-prick surface oxidation noted throughout. British proof marks are present. Lock plate is a British Pattern 1765-1785 style and is marked with “CROWN/GR" forward of cock and “TOWER" rear of the cock. Stock shows expected usage dings, nicks, and scratches. Wrist has been repaired with a brass piece that wraps around, this a period repair. Front section of the stock is loose from the barrel. Trigger guard and butt-plate appear to be Dutch. Ram-rod is a period correct piece. Action holds at half and full cock. This piece is fully described on page 161 of “Flintlock Fowlers- The First Guns Made in America" by Tom Grinslade. This Fowler remained in the same family from the Revolutionary War until purchased by Mr. Grinslade
Guns International #: 102242573
Seller's Inventory #: AL8128
NSN, circa 1770, .75 caliber, 54.5" round smoothbore barrel, Barrel is a dark brown patina with pin-prick surface oxidation noted throughout. British proof marks are present. Lock plate is a British Pattern 1765-1785 style and is marked with “CROWN/GR" forward of cock and “TOWER" rear of the cock. Stock shows expected usage dings, nicks, and scratches. Wrist has been repaired with a brass piece that wraps around, this a period repair. Front section of the stock is loose from the barrel. Trigger guard and butt-plate appear to be Dutch. Ram-rod is a period correct piece. Action holds at half and full cock. This piece is fully described on page 161 of “Flintlock Fowlers- The First Guns Made in America" by Tom Grinslade. This Fowler remained in the same family from the Revolutionary War until purchased by Mr. Grinslade