Conversion New England Fowler

Description:

Conversion New England Fowler, c. late 18th century, cherry stock (sanded, and cut to half stock length) with brass triggerguard, wrist plate, and buttplate (broken),percussion lock marked "GOLCHER," barrel with proof marks near the breech, sight, and bayonet lug, barrel lg. 46, overall lg. 61 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Some damage to the stock, buttplate broken, the sideplate is missing, and lock is loose in the stock.


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