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Offline WESTbury

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William Turvey fowler
« on: October 30, 2024, 03:10:37 AM »
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Re: William Turvey fowler
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2024, 03:48:23 PM »
Hi,
That is what the Brits would call a true fowling gun.  It was used to shoot waterfowl on the water, not flying.  A really nice piece that shows so many great English features including the engraving.

dave
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Offline Pukka Bundook

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Re: William Turvey fowler
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2024, 04:50:12 PM »
A very nice honest gun.

True bank guns or Bumpers could be a fair bit bigger than this, about half way to a punt gun.
Altogether a very attractive fowling piece!
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Re: William Turvey fowler
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2024, 05:43:07 PM »
Hi,
For those of you trying to emulate 18th century British engraving, I encourage you to look closely at the engraving on this gun.  Note that there is very little cross hatching for shading.  Instead, shading is accomplished by many converging straight lines as well as cutting into the deepest recesses with a round bottomed graver.  This is an excellent study piece and the photos are very good.

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Re: William Turvey fowler
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2024, 05:25:14 PM »
Good points on the engraving Dave.  You Do see details!!

In the description, it says bore at muzzle somewhat tapered or flared, or words to that effect, to make for easier loading.
It may Help in loading, but the idea was to offer some relief in the bore to reduce pressure, ensuring a superior pattern at longer range.

I recall W'm Keith Neil killing a wood-pigeon with a long barreled fowling piece as it flew out of a tree at  76 yards.   Something hard to accomplish with a modern shotgun.

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R.
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