1st Fowler

[410-er]

I have 4 origional doubles and I was going to stick with doubles till I found this at a flea mkt.Bore mics at .650(17ga).Got to get that nipple unstuck(rusted).Soaking in PB Blaster.Barrel is stamped ELG and is 38" long.
Squirrels got another on to worry about!
Just something about hunting with these old guns!

 

[Alden]

And the back action lock is operating? That's a beautiful old gun. Too nice not to put over the mantle (and maybe take down and shoot once in a rare while).
:wink:

 

[rickystl]

Ditto!!! :thumbsup: :hatsoff: Rick.

 

[Ike Godsey]

nice find! that is an european style single barreled hunting fowler from about the late 1890 i guess - made in Belgium (hence, the ELG proof).

congrats for that good looking gun! :hatsoff:

ike

 

[hanshi]

A very nice old gun. It just begs to be taken to the woods.

 

[410-er]

My nipple wrench was too small.After soaking about 1 1/2 day,and a trip to Dixons,(Thanks Greg)nipple has been replaced.
Scrubbed the barrel with 0000 steel wool on a brass brush,with PB Blaster and a drill.
Any thoughts on how high to make the front sight?A groove is there just missing.Was thinking about taping a piece of thin cardboard on and trim at the range till I get close.Might use a piece of copper.

 

[sumoj275]

Very nice find. I don't ever come across good things like you guys, must be the area I am in. Tree rats be on the lookout for sure :shocked2:

 

[Alden]

At Dixon's, against the back wall, in the left hand corner of the store past the clothes rack, you'll find sheet metal like brass and copper...