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J PALMER PERCUSSION FOWLER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
J PALMER PERCUSSION FOWLER.

Cal. 16 bore. NSN. Bbl. 32 1/8" of Damascus steel w/ faceted transition round forward section to octagon shank section. Smoothbore. Brass bead. Lock, hammer & top tang have highlights of scroll engraving. Lock plate is marked "J Palmer". Wedge fastened half length stock of burl figured fancy walnut w/ ebony forearm cap & checkered wrist. Iron fittings consist of long peak shotgun butt, acorn finial trigger guard & faceted thimble. Button tipped iron ramrod held on Damascus under rib by two plain Damascus pipes. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 2.6 ozs. CONDITION: bbl. & lock have protective coating of varnish over scattered spots of light pitting. Stock has good refinish showing small marks. Sound lock. Modern replacement nipple indicates recent use. Bore is sound showing some light pitting. (01-22792/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-700.