November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Percussion fowler with lock marked "HODGSON & Co", made circa 1840 with Hodgson working in the Baltimore, Maryland area. 44" octagonal-to-round 20 gauge barrel marked with British proofs at breech and bead front sight. Percussion lock marked "HODGSON & Co" in script with single trigger control. Walnut figured checkered half stock with engraved German silver hardware, silver thumbpiece, silver barrel escutcheon plates, and nosecap. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. Gun is pictured on pg. 41 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall good with traces of original varnish and metal turning to a silvery patina. Dark bore and good mechanics. DLM
Manufacturer
Hodgson & Co.