SOLD Small Antique 28 Gauge Percussion Fowler

[BigSkyRambler]

This diminutive little English 28 gauge fowler would be perfect for a small woman or teen. The 29.5" barrel is half octagon/half round. It is Damascus. The bore has some grain, but nothing that would render it unsafe. Original nipple was mushroomed, so I removed it and replaced with a correct nipple I had in parts box. Stock is in overall very good condition, with small stress crack at lock screw, probably from over tightening. LOP is 12.5". $275 + Shipping.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

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[rick1964]

Nice. Have you shot this gun any? If so. What kind of load? And I am guessing this was a full stock cut down. Maybe. No under rib.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Have not shot. Just cleaned up. No musket caps. It was built as a half stock fowler with ramrod thimbles. Missing one.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

BTT.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Replaced nipple with correct size. Will test fire in next couple of days.

 

[DuncNZ]

The scroll mark on the barrel looks like a Belgium provisional proof mark , nothing else make sense to me , so the barrel may have been made in Belgium which was common with British guns of the period . Any other marks ?

 

[woodsnwater]

Looks well made. The inletting is perfect.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

The scroll mark on the barrel looks like a Belgium provisional proof mark , nothing else make sense to me , so the barrel may have been made in Belgium which was common with British guns of the period . Any other marks ?

Those are the only marks I can find.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Looks well made. The inletting is perfect.

It is a nice little shotty.

 

[Dismount]

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my heart's gettin' pulled by that little shotty, any idea on the age ??

This diminutive little English 28 gauge fowler would be perfect for a small woman or teen. The 29.5" barrel is half octagon/half round. It is Damascus. The bore has some grain, but nothing that would render it unsafe. Original nipple was mushroomed, so I removed it and replaced with a correct nipple I had in parts box. Stock is in overall very good condition, with small stress crack at lock screw, probably from over tightening. LOP is 12.5". $275 + Shipping.View attachment 158493View attachment 158494View attachment 158495View attachment 158496View attachment 158499View attachment 158500View attachment 158502View attachment 158498View attachment 158503View attachment 158988

 

[BigSkyRambler]

I think 1840s-1850s. Shot it three times today using 50gr FFG and 90gr by volume 7.5 shot. Sweet!

 

[Smokinfeathers]

Ive got two almost identical but a 24 gauge n 12ga, guess i should add this one to the collection! Send me your info again david n how you want to be paid, ill take it

 

[Ferret Master]

Looks like a Damascus barrel to me. Be careful about shooting it.

 

[woodsnwater]

It'd be cool to see a pic of those 3 together when you get it Smokinfeathers.