New England 10 bore fowling gun

[bob in the woods]

This is a reworked Chambers New England fowling gun, 10 bore, with a flat face early Ketland lock, and the stock cut back to accommodate a bayonet for militia use.
The overall design was taken from different guns depicted in Grinslades book " Flintlock Fowlers"   There is a bit of folk art as well as some seed beads on the buttstock.  The stock is finished using iron nitrate stain, and Tried and True varnish oil. The bayonet is included with the gun.
This gun has been a faithful companion, and has brought deer ,black bear, ducks, geese and turkeys to table. I hate to admit that I've reached an age where it's a bit much for me as I find myself increasingly carrying my 20 bore . It's time for it to have a new home.
$ 1200.00    I will ship via parcel post

[Ethant]

May I ask what the length of the barrel is as well as over all length

[bob in the woods]

May I ask what the length of the barrel is as well as over all length

The overall length is 62 inches, and the barrel is 46 inches

[Ethant]

Also, what caliber

[Mike Brooks]

The ad say "10 bore".

[Ethant]

The ad say "10 bore".

Going to be honest, I have no idea what the means.

[Seth Isaacson]

10 gauge/bore = .775 caliber.

[2 shots]

like a 10 gauge shotgun

[bob in the woods]

Bringing this back for a try at $1200
The Chambers New England fowler stock has been altered at the lock inlet to accept the Chambers early Ketland lock as described,,just wanted to clarify that.
Barrel is 46 inches long and is 10 gauge / 10 bore

[2 shots]

hi bob, where are the woods your in??

[bob in the woods]

I'm 1 hour's drive north of Kingston, Ontario and an hour and a 1/2 west of Ottawa.
Canadian Shield country, with elms, pines,  ash, maples, oaks and birch trees

[2 shots]

 thanks bob, sounds great , but a bit far.

[Ethant]

I see some engraving on the stock but I can't make it put. What does it say?

[bob in the woods]

I see some engraving on the stock but I can't make it put. What does it say?

The carving is    H *LL*N     which represents HELLEN ,  both my mother's and grandmother's name

[Ethant]

Bump

[Swampfox1783]

Hello, what size flint does it like? Is the bore clean and bright? Thanks

[bob in the woods]

The bore is clean and in great shape. The lock ys the Chamber's early Ketland, which likes a 7/8 's flint