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Offline Justin Urbantas

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what style of smoothbore is this?
« on: October 19, 2024, 09:45:07 PM »
I'm thinking about getting this newer made  smoothbore, and would appreciate any info about it. Time period, region, style etc..
My best guess is an English export gun/trade gun from 1760 ish? Am I close?
Seems like a nice one anyways.


















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Offline rich pierce

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Re: what style of smoothbore is this?
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2024, 10:30:50 PM »
Yep. Export fowler all day to me. Timeframe about right too.
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Offline Bob Gerard

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Re: what style of smoothbore is this?
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2024, 03:51:34 AM »
And it looks to be in fabulous condition!
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Offline Justin Urbantas

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Re: what style of smoothbore is this?
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2024, 06:07:56 AM »
Yeah. It looks like a nice one. I don't know that much about it except it has a Chamber's lock and it's 20 ga. I hope I can get it in the auction for a good price.
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Offline oldtravler61

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Re: what style of smoothbore is this?
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2024, 05:22:56 PM »
  Whoever built it Justin knew what he was or she was doing...
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Offline Flintandsmoke

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Re: what style of smoothbore is this?
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2024, 04:25:19 AM »
Beautiful NE lines on it
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Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: what style of smoothbore is this?
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2024, 05:15:02 PM »
I seem to recognize most of the parts Justin, and it looks very well put together.

the recess under the muzzle isn't something I like or have seen to this extent, but it's not hurting anything
The pipes are a bit turn of the century even for export I think, but it may be me living a sheltered life!

Inletting is very good!
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Offline Tommy Bruce

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Re: what style of smoothbore is this?
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2024, 06:48:24 PM »
I have to agree with the "export look" as well.  The signature on the barrel looks like it might have been built by R.L. "Butch" Darrell?  I remember seeing his work in Muzzleloader Magazine back in the late 90's.  He was a heck of a gun builder.
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