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Scarce European Flintlock Takedown Fowler

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Scarce European Flintlock Takedown Fowler
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14 bore, 35 1/4'' part round part octagon barrel that screws-off at the turned medial section at the nosecap and with a moderately oxidized bore. This interesting ''poacher's fowler'' appears to be in the original flint though the touch hole may have been redrilled long ago during the period of use, the lockplate and its components are obviously original to the gun. The metal surfaces are mostly a mix of plum-brown and medium gray patina with scattered old oxidation and light pitting nearer the breech. There is a maker's touchmark atop the barrel flat that depicts a running stag flanked by the initials ''HW'' and the lockplate is unmarked featuring nice beveled edge, unbridled frizzen and attractive chiseled frizzen spring. The buttstock takedown boss is of iron, there is a horn nosecap and the remaining hardware is brass consisting of tailpipe with foliate extension, triggerguard, simple buttplate and solid sideplate. The smooth walnut stock remains in very good plus to very fine condition showing a few scattered thin drying cracks, dings and other handling marks, the nosecap with a small chip on the left side. The stock otherwise maintains a nice honest appearance with good edges and light foliate carving behind the scant squared-off left-side cheekpiece. A vent pick is also housed beneath the cheekpiece and the buttstock takedown hardware locks up well. The barrel threads are rather worn resulting in the barrel being either somewhat loose or over-turned, a common ailment of this design especially when they have seen significant use which they often did. A later replacement and nicely-made horn-tipped ramrod is present, the barrel is sighted with a generous brass bead and the lock seems to function well mechanically. A very good piece for the antique arms collector or arms curiosa enthusiast. (13B11804-21) {ANTIQUE} [Dale Beeks Collection] (2000/2500)