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Offline Ky-Flinter

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Carved Fowler
« on: June 15, 2018, 10:44:16 PM »
Hi All,

This fowling gun belongs to ALR member Fundukj.  I'm posting these pictures with his permission.  Any ideas on where and when this gun was made?  Thanks.

It's always been a half-stock.  However, wood replaced from the rear thimble out. Signed on the barrel and lock, but I'm unable to decipher the names. 



























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Re: Carved Fowler
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2018, 05:55:29 PM »
I'm going with my initial guess of Austrian, but I'm surprised no one has thrown in German or Swiss.  I like European guns, but I'm not an expert.  I would date this gun to 1750/1760, give or take.  Also, I'm going to take a wild stab at the name on the barrel as "GEORG ZIEGLER."  It is hard to read even with a glass.  John
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Re: Carved Fowler
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2018, 07:58:42 PM »
Need Stophel to chime in here.
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