New member, old english fowler

[Blackpowder willy]

Been reading and enjoying posts from this excellent muzzleloading forum.
Thought I would post pictures of my restoration fowler.
Stock is walnut
Octagon to round barrel is 48 inches
Inside muzzle measures 650 - 17 guage
Teardrop front sight
Percussion lock is replacement. the only Mark's I found were TF stamped inside.

I believe the double stamped crown and crossed scepters are pre 1813 birmingham made.
I would appreciate any comments.
I also think this is a restock.

 

[Blackpowder willy]

Forgot to add this picture.

 

[Rat]

That's one long drink of water, nice piece. love the tasteful engraving on the brass.

 

[Blackpowder willy]

That's one long drink of water, nice piece. love the tasteful engraving on the brass.

Thanks Rat, I hope to tighten up the stock to barrel fit, the bore is clean and the drum and nipple threads look good.
Can't decide if I want to shoot it.
Been dreaming about a spring gobbler!!

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Looks like a restocked English fowling gun.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
I believe those are private Tower proof marks not Birmingham. The Tower allowed gunmakers to use their London proof house for a fee.

dave

 

[Blackpowder willy]

Hi,
I believe those are private Tower proof marks not Birmingham. The Tower allowed gunmakers to use their London proof house for a fee.

dave

Thanks for the information!
This stamp probably verifies its tower proofed.

 

[Newtire]

I think it's too great looking of a gun to not shoot. I don't know of any surefire way of testing other than to strap it inside of a tire and fire off 10 or so loads with the charge you intend to use. I love seeing these old things brought back to life. Informal clay busting or hunting close in game is really fun!

 

[Blackpowder willy]

I think it's too great looking of a gun to not shoot. I don't know of any surefire way of testing other than to strap it inside of a tire and fire off 10 or so loads with the charge you intend to use. I love seeing these old things brought back to life. Informal clay busting or hunting close in game is really fun!

Thanks newtire! I think I will try to proof it with some turkey loads. If I can get a turkey then the fowler goes above the mantle and the turkey fan goes on the wall.

 

[Blackpowder willy]

I think it's too great looking of a gun to not shoot. I don't know of any surefire way of testing other than to strap it inside of a tire and fire off 10 or so loads with the charge you intend to use. I love seeing these old things brought back to life. Informal clay busting or hunting close in game is really fun!

Thanks newtire! I think I will try to proof it with some turkey loads. If I can get a turkey then the fowler goes above the mantle and the turkey fan goes on the wall.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Shoot it. If the barrel is sound of course.

I bet it could tell some stories!

B.

 

[bigted]

Oh that is very nice my friend. Cherish it and if truely sound, shoot the old girl. Twas what she was built for and a returned weapon to shooting fit is the kindest thing for an old soldier.

 

[Blackpowder willy]

Oh that is very nice my friend. Cherish it and if truely sound, shoot the old girl. Twas what she was built for and a returned weapon to shooting fit is the kindest thing for an old soldier.

Thanks Bigted!!
I just found another stamp on under side of the barrel. Looks like LT with a crown. Maybe it stands for london tower.