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Sat, Mar 19, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Mon, Mar 21, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 805

Flintlock Fowler

Estimate: $800 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

late 18th/early 19th century, full-stock smooth bore with part octagonal/part-round barrel, approximately .50 caliber bore, brass front sight, trigger guard and butt plate, 57 1/2 in. overall length, attached tag "New England fowler prob. 1760 - 70. Apple wood."; large area of repair and retouch to crack in wrist behind lock plates on both sides

Condition

dark patina on barrel and lock, lock functions, 1-1/4 in. large area of repair and retouch to crack in wrist behind lock plates on both sides