American Fowler Flintlock Musket

Late 18th century, 40 1/2 in. round barrel with front sight, single trigger, sideplate has very faint decorative image of possible white-tailed deer running, walnut stock with decorative carved shoulder and carved buttstock, decorative trigger guard, iron buttstock, two iron sleeves and one middle brass sleeve, wooden ramrod.

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Overall length 57 3/4 in.

LOP: 15 1/4 in.
WT: 7lb 5oz
CAL: UNCONFIRMED

FFL Status: Antique

A versatile, smoothbore firearm popular in Colonial America from the late 17th to early 19th centuries. Originally influenced by European fowlers designed for hunting birds, American gunsmiths adapted the design for dual purposes: hunting and militia use. These muskets typically featured long barrels, graceful wooden stocks, and flintlock ignition mechanisms.

Overall good estate condition, stock has 2 1/2 in. crack over left shoulder, trigger guard is loose.