A simple NE/English fowler

[oldarmy]

I have finished this fowler.It is the first one I have built. I did a little carving on the tang, lock area, but it didn't come out that well.
O well that's how you learn. You can't learn if you aint' cutting and building.
I wanted a walnut stock, which is more typical of New England.
It's a 28 gage 42" oct to round and has an L&R fowler lock.
I think I left the lock pannels a little big. I was sure I took them right down, but the pictures show them pretty big.
I also browned it. I know it's not PC, but this is how it would look after a couple of hundred years.
I can't wait that long
[url] http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c253/bigwwody/fowler[/url]/

 

[BS]

Tis a fine looking gun! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Colonial Boy]

'Tis indeed. You have managed to achieve a very authentic appearance,not overdone and your bit of carving adds much to the genuine look.
Do let us know how it performs.

Colonial Boy.

 

[aragorn]

Very nice! I agree with previous - looks very authentic and I like the carving.

 

[AZ-Robert]

It is the first one I have built.

Wow! Looks good. Did you start with a kit?

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Nice gun!
What brand fo barrel is on it?
Where did you get your hardware?

 

[oldarmy]

thanks for the kind words.
The "kit" came from Jack Garner.The parts are mostly his, execpt for the ones that I "fouled" up and needed to replace
I wanted walnut and a slighty smaller bore, because It's just a target gun/weapon not a hunting gun.
What do you call a smooth bore? it's not a rifle and I hate to call it a gun.
You know;
It's hard to post pictures of your work to the world, but what the heck.
If you see something that isn't right, I would appricate any feedback. I plan on being around for a while and hate to make the same misstakes over again.
It's like in Shumways book, when he talks about building a few rifles " and they just weren't right"
I am not looking to get slamed, but advise from the proffessional builders is always welcome.