three-english-percussion-fowler-project-rifles
Lot 236
Three English Percussion Fowler Project Rifles
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Both second half of 19th century, round barrels with walnut half stocks, iron mounts; the first marked LONDON on 39 in. barrel and HUNTER on lockplate, stock reinforced with copper sheathing, includes wooden ramrod (cracks to stock, metal under barrel loose; overall wear and oxidation; poor condition); the second one with 40.5 in. barrel, KETLAND lockplate (major wood loss by hammer and repair to left of tang; ramrod missing, poor condition); 33.5 in. barrel, lockplate signed "T. Robertson / Richmond," wooden ramrod with metal tip present (working action; overall wear and signs of use; lacking two ramrod pipes, else good condition).

From the Collection of a Virginia Gentleman