French Double Barrel Flintlock Fowler by La Roche
Guns International #: 100511739 Seller's Inventory #: 23067
Category: Shotguns - French Double - Antique Shotguns - Flintlock
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1184
Total Number of Listings: 20133
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
NSN, .59 Caliber (approx. 20 Bore), 37 1/4" barrels with lightly freckled and pitted bores. This is a graceful gun, still in the original flint, that has an overall darkly mottled gray patina with a crisp maker's mark on the rib written in flowing script: "La Roche a Paris". Additional small geometric decorations are also present on the rib behind the name as well as encircling the breeches. A small integral stud is present on the left tube near the muzzle and there is a small metal patch repair on the underside of the right tube about 7 1/4" from the muzzle. The plain locks are unmarked and have a mottled gray patina with moderate pitting on the pans and around the touch holes. Both locks are still tight and fully functional. The French walnut stock has an old added varnish finish over numerous small handling marks and blemishes and has a partially legible painted inventory or collection number on the left side of the forend. There is an ornately shaped, lightly freckled triggerguard with urn finial and flared bilobate bow. The wood is uncheckered and has a large oval escutcheon at the wrist with some with-the-grain drying cracks at the butt, most noticeably on the left side. The gun comes with matching condition metal ramrod held by two plain thimbles and a slightly ornate tail-pipe with small fleur-de-lis finial. The original sling swivels are still attached. This is a well-made gun in fine condition and in the original flint that would make a wonderful addition to a collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: French La Roche
Model: Flintlock Double Fowler
Caliber Info: 20ga
Gauge Info: 20ga