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English Fowler, 20 gauge, 42" octagon-to-round barrel, curly maple, iron trim with aged patina, used Guns International #: 100584141 Seller's Inventory #: AAP-045 Category: Muzzleloading Shotguns - Modern & Replica - Antique Shotguns - Flintlock Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Track of the Wolf Company: Track of the Wolf Member Since: 7/21/15 First Name: David Last Name: Ripplinger State: Minnesota Zip: 55330 Country: United States Phone: (763)633-2500 Number of Active Listings: 0 Total Number of Listings: 9 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Wire,Certified Checks and Money Orders Description: This flint lock fowler features 1750 to 1780 era styling with iron trim, curly maple stock, and round faced lock. This fowler has similar architecture to some of the examples shown in the book #BOOK-FF-S Flintlock Fowlers, The First Guns Made in America by Tom Grinslade, but is not a specific copy of one of the examples. The fowler is assembled around a 20 gauge octagon-to-round Colerain barrel mated to a round faced Chambers lock. The 42" octagon-to-round barrel and iron furniture have a nicely aged patina. The 20 gauge by 42" octagon-to-round barrel transitions from 8 flats to 16 flats before turning round at a set of double wedding bands. We recommend our 20 gauge wads and cards for use with the .615" diameter bore. The exterior of the barrel is finished to a smooth gray brown. The barrel is fitted with a tall blade front sight soldered behind the muzzle. A flat top rear sight is dovetailed 8-1/2" ahead of the breech, not normally found on modern fowling pieces the rear sight is not completely alien to the guns as they are occasionally seen on antique long guns. Shaped from a blank the curly maple stock is finished a reddish brown with a golden undertone. Note the long baluster wrist, this is a classic early feature of fowling guns and trade guns from Europe and is prominent on this custom made fowler. Lightly used there are a few tiny handling marks in the wood. The stock also has a drilled hole for a sling swivel that has been removed from this fowler. The forend has a similar blank swivel hole. The trigger reach is 13-1/4" to fit today's typical shooter. Weighing only 8.1 pounds, this long gun holds steady due to the 42" octagon-to-round barrel.   Shown in our top view, the comb of the buttplate is truly a English design, and it looks right in the comb of the buttstock. The wrist is fitted with a nickel silver thumbpiece. The lock panels taper widest at the rear in early long gun fashion. The lock panels are accented with raised beaver tail finials that transitions into incised carving around the flared thumbnail tang of the breech. The breech plug tang and the breech end of the barrel have a aged speckled gray patina. The very tip of the thumbnail breech has a small cosmetic chip that has started to develop The long baluster wrist runs to the toe. The patina finished iron triggerguard, with acorn finial, is pinned to the stock. The acorn was an English symbol of strength and longevity. English ships, made of strong English oak, ruled the seas. Perhaps the acorn signified tremendous strength, from a small origin? The ramrod is fitted with a flared brass tip with a button jag installed. We were unable to remove the button jag to determine the threads. The large round faced English fowling gun lock, sometimes called a "Queen Anne" lock, dates from the 1730 to 1760 period, well after Anne's reign ended. These early London style locks are often found on Colonial American long rifles and fowlers. This lock was assembled and tuned by Jim Chambers, one of America's most respected lock and gun makers. The lock has a dark brown finish to contrast the bright finished barrel and golden brown undertone on the stock. The curled trigger is pinned high, for best leverage, giving this lock a smooth easy trigger release. We recommend our Tom Fuller 7/8" hand-knapped English gun flints, #FLINT-ENG-7, for this lock. A stainless steel vent liner has been installed on this musket. The vent liner is concave inside to bring the main powder charge very close to the incandescent heat of the priming flash. Well positioned on the center of the pan, slightly above the pan to frizzen joint, sometimes called the "sunset" position. The vent hole is centered on the heat of the priming flash, for instant ignition, without the whoosh-bang delay, seen in many flint guns. Our rear view shows the classic brass browned iron sideplate, with chamfered edges. Two lock bolts engage the round faced lock. Well finished with little decoration, the beauty of the gun is due to the classic shape, careful fitting of the parts, richly stained figured maple, and the choice of best quality parts throughout.   Call or email for additional information, photographs or to purchase  (763)-633-2500   Shipping/handling/insurance is typically $35 - $50 dollars. MN Sales tax applies to items shipped to Minnesota. We do not accept online trades or layaway.   If interested please call the Track of the Wolf at (763)-633-2500  **3-Day Inspection period applies to purchases at list price. Upon return of the firearm(s) in purchased condition with all parts and accessories, purchase price will be refunded less shipping/handling/insurance costs and bank/credit card fees** ?     For 43 years, Track of the Wolf, Inc. has specialized in Black Powder guns, kits, parts, accoutrements, rendezvous gear, and primitive Americana. Telephone our friendly sales staff  at 763-633-2500. Order our printed catalog, 432 pages of Exact Full Size Photos of replica antique gun parts, full color, in landscape format, only $10.00 delivered in the USA. Browse our livesite, updated every 60 seconds. When touring Minnesota, visit our retail store: Track of the Wolf, Inc., 18308 Joplin Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1773 Curio and relic doe not require a FFL SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Model: English Fowler Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Good Barrels: Smoothbore Barrel Type: 42" Octagon to round Action: Flintlocke Triggers: Single Gauge Info: 20 Stock: Curly Maple Butt Pad: Iron LOP: 131/4 Finish: Smooth Gray Brown Weight: 8.1 lbs Sights: Flat top rear, Tall blade front Manufacture Date: Modern Extras: Two sling swivels Item Location: Elk River, MN