November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Percussion fowler with lock marked "Haslett" in oval gold plaque on lock, made circa 1810. 47 - 1/2" octagon-to-round 6 gauge barrel, marked "HASLETT BALTIMORE" in gold, with 1 gold band at breech, patent breech, and bead front sight. Single trigger control percussion lock. Walnut checkered half stock with engraved iron hardware, silver thumbpiece, and silver barrel escutcheon plates. Comes with hardwood ramrod and consignor research packet. Pictured on pg. 41 of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker. CONDITION: Overall fair with metal surfaces turning brown with light coat of pitting. Wood has dark oil soaked appearance with period brass plate and nail repair in front of lock with some burnout around tang. Some of the gold is missing from name on barrel with several stress cracks in stock and between lock bolts. Dark pitted bore and good mechanics. DLM