Took Patrick for a walk today.

[jackley]

Patrick is my original English Fowler. Built by Patrick for Duke William, in Approx. 1805. Was a good day hunting got three and the dog pointed many more. The weather has finally broke and has been very mild for the last couple of days. The last two days many miles and no birds. Over the Holiday it was brutal out 40 mph winds and temps in the low 20's and snow. The dog even said enough's enough.

 

[Ames]

That's fine indeed! Now you and the dog can stay in and enjoy the cooking.

 

[ebutch]

Nicely done!

 

[Britsmoothy]

Wow, what a grand Fowler. Lovely picture.
Well done for your endurance too.


B.

 

[Feltwad]

Patrick is my original English Fowler. Built by Patrick for Duke William, in Approx. 1805. Was a good day hunting got three and the dog pointed many more. The weather has finally broke and has been very mild for the last couple of days. The last two days many miles and no birds. Over the Holiday it was brutal out 40 mph winds and temps in the low 20's and snow. The dog even said enough's enough.
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A first class English maker who built a lot of L/H single barrel flintlock sporting guns the business after his death was carried on by his wife which was common in that period
Feltwad

 

[Spikebuck]

What a privilege to own such a fine historic arm and in a condition that still allows it to "go for a walk" with you! Well done. I'd love to see a few more pics of that gun close up!

I see you are in Wyoming near the Bighorns. Just have to comment that my Dad just loved the Bighorn mountains. It was his favorite place to be. After retirement and for almost 30 years straight Mom and Dad would take off from Minnesota every summer and spend 6 to 8 weeks in the Bighorns setting up their small 5th wheel camper on BLM land and just hiking and enjoying the mountains. They were in their mid 80's when they made their last trip there. It is a very beautiful area.

 

[Einsiedler]

Great gun and a great photo!

 

[appalichian hunter]

Very nice fowler and a good hunt from your description, I was in Buffalo Wy. this past Oct. hunting antelope beautiful country. It was a late season hunt and done well harvested a decent goat. While there we took time to drive around in the big horns, particularly enjoyed the trip through the crazy woman canyon. Hope to return soon. Nice folks we could of not been treated better. AN APPALICHIAN HUNTER

 

[jackley]

Very nice fowler and a good hunt from your description, I was in Buffalo Wy. this past Oct. hunting antelope beautiful country. It was a late season hunt and done well harvested a decent goat. While there we took time to drive around in the big horns, particularly enjoyed the trip through the crazy woman canyon. Hope to return soon. Nice folks we could of not been treated better. AN APPALICHIAN HUNTER

Have spent alot of time on the Crazy woman. Up on top have trapped martin and yotes and in years past beaver. Have shot elk and deer up there. Have caught alot of brookies with my cane pole and forged hooks on her.

 

[jackley]

What a privilege to own such a fine historic arm and in a condition that still allows it to "go for a walk" with you! Well done. I'd love to see a few more pics of that gun close up!

I see you are in Wyoming near the Bighorns. Just have to comment that my Dad just loved the Bighorn mountains. It was his favorite place to be. After retirement and for almost 30 years straight Mom and Dad would take off from Minnesota every summer and spend 6 to 8 weeks in the Bighorns setting up their small 5th wheel camper on BLM land and just hiking and enjoying the mountains. They were in their mid 80's when they made their last trip there. It is a very beautiful area.

The gun is 51 1/2" OAL BBL 31" W.6 1/2# 10 ga. has a waterproof lock. All the furniture is damascus in a very pleasing pattern. It is missing the middle thimble. Written on top of Bbl in gold is "Patrick Maker to his ROYAL HIGHNESS the DUKE of GLOUCESTER LIVERPOOL". The last pic is a Pic of Duke William how had the gun commissioned. Enjoy!

 

[appalichian hunter]

While spending time in the area mentioned, we discussed the possibility of fishing the area. On my next trip I will definitely take the time to throw a few flies.

 

[Feltwad]

Enclosed is a image of a left hand lock by Patrick flintlock conversion
Feltwad

 

[Heelerau]

These old girls do not like being left asleep. When they do get woken up I have found that the feathers do fly, and they kill just as well as they did a century and a half ago. One might wonder at the pride of the craftsmen if they knew that their work was still being used and treasured. If only these old guns could speak, the ghosts they could conjure up of hunts long past. I am waxing lyrical and have not had a wee dram as yet !

 

[Feltwad]

These old girls do not like being left asleep. When they do get woken up I have found that the feathers do fly, and they kill just as well as they did a century and a half ago. One might wonder at the pride of the craftsmen if they knew that their work was still being used and treasured. If only these old guns could speak, the ghosts they could conjure up of hunts long past. I am waxing lyrical and have not had a wee dram as yet !

These guns , rifles and pistol of this era of the George and Victorian period are English gun making at its best it has never been surpassed that's why they are still around today and most are doing the job they were built for . Yes a large majority are in the excess of 150 to 200 years old also we are their custodian's for a while and must account for them to those that come after.
Feltwad

 

[Sicilian Hunter]

Jackley,
WELL DONE on the hunt!!
That weapon is quite a thing of beauty and the history behind it is amazing!!
It must be a legend to shoot!!
You’re a lucky man!!
Good hunting!!

The Sicilian