Fowler with 64th Marked Barrel

Description:

Fowler with 64th Marked Barrel, c. early 19th century, .75 caliber, walnut stock, British barrel (Liege) marked on the top "64," American copies of British short land butt plate and trigger guard, reconverted lock (cock missing),barrel lg. 33 3/8, overall lg. 50 in.
Estimate $200-400

Stock has been shortened, barrel has also been cut back, the lock has been reconverted but the cock is missing.


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