Dave Motto English Fowler

[Rum River]

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/GunKit.aspx/600/1/ENGLISH-FOWLING-GUN-FLINT-PARTS-LIST
Sure as I can be that today I tripped over one of these assembled by Dave Motto. Not that familiar with flint fowlers but once I was home I did my research to find this TOW kit is a match. The features appear identical and has 'D Motto' on the top flat. The only real difference I'm aware of is that the kit says 42" barrel but I measured the 'find' at 44". It's a 12 bore and comes with a Rapine bag mold, two or three powder horns and a possibles bag. Didn't get to see what other 'possibles' were present. The bore is a true mirror. After first checking for a charge in the barrel I was allowed to snap the lock, plenty of spark. (Could even smell it!) The owner is asking $1000 for everything. From what I found online it appears Mr. Motto is still with us but could be retired. Any values I found for long arms he constructed were at least ten years old. Sorry no pictures, but it wasn't practical at the time to start snapping photos. A fair amount of dust was present and the stock finish was pretty dark, but I didn't see any obvious cracks or wood problems. I'm comfortable saying the condition is 80% and perhaps 90%.

Anyone have input on the price tag? I think I may have to start the financing stage.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Rum River,

The current price for the parts for a Track of the Wolf Fowler is approaching $860 to $920. That fowling gun has a price tag of $1000 for an assembled fowling gun by Dave Motto. I would say that is a better than fair price for that fowling gun and the associated accessories. It would sell for much more than that on Track's used gun page. I'd be looking for how to get financing.

 

[rich pierce]

Dave did good work. Not sure you could find a better deal than gun plus accessories for $1000.

 

[Rum River]

Well then, thanks for the feedback.
Time to start Phase II...............

 

[Feltwad]

My advice is buy a walnut blank and build your own and has much of the furniture has you can make . The kit which you mentioned has a lot too desire and is far from a true flintlock fowler , it may be a lot more work to get the stock shape right and not military the furniture should be slender including the butt plate and not too heavy and in the end you will have a true looking flintlock fowler which is worth the extra effort .
Flintlock

 

[Rum River]

My advice is buy a walnut blank and build your own and has much of the furniture has you can make . The kit which you mentioned has a lot too desire and is far from a true flintlock fowler , it may be a lot more work to get the stock shape right and not military the furniture should be slender including the butt plate and not too heavy and in the end you will have a true looking flintlock fowler which is worth the extra effort .
Flintlock

I appreciate the input, you make excellent points. In my case the building of firearms by hand is no longer an option due to physical difficulties.

 

[Rum River]

Phase II.....

This fowler is now mine. I traded an unmentionable to the pawn shop owner who had this flintlock hanging on the wall behind the front counter. (He wanted my unmentionable to such a degree he even paid me some cash as well!)

The three horns are set up for shot, powder and priming. The possibles bag seems well planned, even a sheath for a patch knife on the strap.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Rum River, you done good.

Now we need to know how that fowling gun shoots!!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Phase II.....

This fowler is now mine. I traded an unmentionable to the pawn shop owner who had this flintlock hanging on the wall behind the front counter. (He wanted my unmentionable to such a degree he even paid me some cash as well!)

The three horns are set up for shot, powder and priming. The possibles bag seems well planned, even a sheath for a patch knife on the strap.

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You my friend made out!! Nice gun and nice deal all the way, good for you!