Lot 2239 LARGE 8 BORE PERCUSSION FOWLER.
Cal. 8 Bore (.825"). NSN. Bbl. 38 3/4" w/ brass bead. Engraved back action trade lock & hammer marked "WARRANTED". Bolt fastened half length straight grip walnut stock w/ checkered wrist & horn nosecap. LOP: 15" to steel shotgun butt. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod held on iron under rib by faceted iron thimble & 2 plain iron pipes. Weight: 12 lbs. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance showing areas of corrosion & light pitting. Stock has dark age worn appearance w/ cracks & chips around lock & sideplate. Lock does not hold in cocked position. Dark pitted bore. (01-18086/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
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