May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
For a nearly identical example with the same carving and furniture, see HV 26 on page 158 of "Flintlock Fowlers" by Tom Grinslade. This fowler, c. 1760 features a tapered round barrel with swamped muzzle and private British view and proof marks at the breech. The chiseled lock is marked "HOEFMANN" in a banner above "BAY REUTH / 1744". There is a relief bugle and quiver at the tail on a gilt ground. Early brass furniture including a trigger guard terminating at both ends with an arrow finial, full sideplate and early multi-ringed ramrod ferrules. The highly figured maple stock has shaped relief panels around the lock and sideplate. There are relief foliate motifs behind the barrel tang, ramrod entry ferrule, and both trigger guard tangs. There is also a relief design around the comb, on top of wrist. CONDITION: Barrel retains a heavy brown patina with some corrosion at breech. Markings very good. Lock retains a dark patina and has excellent markings. Lock is a very good, well-aged professional reconversion. Brass shows scattered marks from use and has a dark pleasing mustard patina. Stock shows wear to carving and much original finish on buttstock. The front 39" have been professionally restored. Ramrod is a modern replacement. A very attractive and early carved Hudson Valley fowler. DMG
Item Dimensions: L: 69".
Caliber/Bore
.70 Smoothbore