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BRITISH TP MOORE FLINTLOCK FOWLER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
BRITISH TP MOORE FLINTLOCK FOWLER.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 40 1/2" w/ blade front sight. Lock w/ reinforced frizzen has light scroll ornamentation, highlight 2 pigeons behind hammer. Pin fastened full length walnut stock w/ brass furniture & hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: bbl. has dark gray/brown patina appearance w/ marks, peppery oxidation, pitting around touchhole & area of solder around front sight. Breech tang is cracked. Hammer will not hold in cocked position. Stock is spliced 13" from muzzle, has large crack extending from buttplate, cracks around lock & numerous light handling marks; varnish is very good throughout. Brass parts have pleasing mustard patina showing wear in carry areas. Dark pitted bore.
PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Thomas F. Wolfinger. (01-22183/MD). $200-400.