(A) 1761 DATED AMERICAN STOCKED FLINTLOCK TRADE FOWLER.

Considered to be in the Type G category of trade guns, which are highly desirable. Three-stage round American-made smoothbore barrel without any markings and with a relief wedding band at the breech. Trade lock with banana plate engraved with scrolls, unbridled pan. The brass furniture includes American-made British-style hardware. The symmetrical wrist escutcheon has tooled borders and is inscribed "G.B. 1761". The trigger guard finial is engraved with an acanthus leaf and a cross-hatched design on the bow. The four-stage buttplate tang is engraved with a star, an acorn, and other designs. Serpent-style sideplate engraved with stars and borders. Entry ferrule of sheet tin and other two of sheet brass. Cherry stock with English form and an elongated wrist. Complete with what is probably its original wooden ramrod with bulbous tip. The fowler is accompanied by an Alden Identification Service wood analysis, which identifies the wood as American black cherry. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mostly dark patina with some grey areas. Lock retains a grey surface with light pitting and is in its original flintlock configuration. Cock does not function. Brass shows some wear and scattered marks and retains a light yellow patina, triggerguard shows two cracks and a small chip. Buttplate was repaired during period of use. Stock shows some repaired cracks and replaced minor slivers. A very nice dated trade fowler. PROVENANCE: Ex. Steve Hench Collection. Barrel Length: 43" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Manufacturer: Unsigned Model: Fowler Serial Number: NSN