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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: backsplash75 on June 23, 2023, 07:18:33 PM

Title: interesting fowler with a cheekpiece and rifle style tguard at Hermann historica
Post by: backsplash75 on June 23, 2023, 07:18:33 PM

https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/845808 (https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/845808)

A German flintlock shotgun, ca. 1750

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | O97s |
Online auction | 985 Lots

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Octagonal, smooth barrel merging into round in 17.5 mm calibre. Flintlock, crown slightly plastered on the lock plate, lock gear defective. Full stock with partially engraved brass furniture, iron ramrod. Iron parts patinated and with traces of corrosion, forend with cracks and additions. Length 136 cm.

Conditions: III+

Title: Re: interesting fowler with a cheekpiece and rifle style tguard at Hermann historica
Post by: Mike Brooks on June 23, 2023, 07:50:29 PM

That's a nice example. It's rare to see a Germanic fowling gun without a cheek piece. In my experience anyway.

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Flintlock, crown slightly plastered on the lock plate, lock gear defective

I wonder what this means exactly...... doesn't sound like language gun folks would use.