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Antique Perc. Fowler, from European Flintlock Musket

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD
Antique Perc. Fowler, from European Flintlock Musket
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Antique Percussion Fowler Likely Altered from a European Single Shot Flintlock Military Musket, NVSN, approx. 10 ga., 42'' round barrel with integral bayonet lug under muzzle, no front sight and vacant dovetail for a rear sight; beveled steel lockplate with pointed rear teat is marked ''Neiss'' below percussion bolster and heavy military-style hammer; iron furniture including triggerguard with front sling swivel, sideplate, three spring-retained barrel bands (middle with sling swivel) and buttplate marked ''US'' at top tang screw, with one-piece hardwood fullstock. Condition is fair to good retaining no original finish with metal having a deep brown age patina mixed with scattered pitting (especially heavy at breech/nipple area); clear lock marking. Stock shows the expected scars and scrapes from age and long use but is solid. Missing percussion nipple, top barrel band (retaining spring is present) and ramrod. Action is crisp and strong; bore shows rust. Est.: $200-$400. (Antique)