MrBuhl
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Hi all, first off - so happy to have found this site. Tons of great info and friendly conversations on here, much appreciated these days.
Secondly, I have this old s/s Fowler that was given to me by my father, and it was his grandfather's shotgun. I'll start with the finish, which was painted black at some point (like with a brush painted). My seventeen year old self thought it would be a great idea to strip and sand (yes sandpaper) it off as much as possible, I know, I know. We live and learn.
Anyway, I don't expect that it's much more than a wall-hanger, nor do I think it has value beyond my interest in it as an heirloom of the family, but I would love to know more about it if anyone here has thoughts about where it comes from and relative age or any other items of note?
The lock appears to say Mortimer on it. That's the only discernable detail I've found.
Many thanks!
Secondly, I have this old s/s Fowler that was given to me by my father, and it was his grandfather's shotgun. I'll start with the finish, which was painted black at some point (like with a brush painted). My seventeen year old self thought it would be a great idea to strip and sand (yes sandpaper) it off as much as possible, I know, I know. We live and learn.
Anyway, I don't expect that it's much more than a wall-hanger, nor do I think it has value beyond my interest in it as an heirloom of the family, but I would love to know more about it if anyone here has thoughts about where it comes from and relative age or any other items of note?
The lock appears to say Mortimer on it. That's the only discernable detail I've found.
Many thanks!
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