New England Fowler

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Of all the American Fowlers that still exist today there are more New England Fowlers than any other type. Many have barrel lengths between 44" and 52" and butt stocks that curve downward following the design of French guns. The lower edge of the butt is concave and the comb convex, creating a "Roman Nose" design. New England Fowlers imitated French designs in carving, engraving, and hardware. Many also have recycled hardware from English and French Trade Fusils that were deemed unserviceable. This Fowler was inspired by the work of two of the most prolific New England gunsmiths at the time of the American Revolution, Thomas Earle of Worcester County who was commissioned to build a Fowler for George Washington, and Phinehas Sawyer who worked at Harvard Massachusetts from about 1771 until 1800. It features a Getz 48" 10 bore barrel and was lightly antiqued to resemble a recycled barrel. Hand made side plate of drawn brass. Hand made trigger, inlays of pure silver, and front sight. A left-handed English lock was used as well as cast brass hardware. Engraving was inspired by a Thomas Earle Fowler c1780, and the tang carving is a French Trefoil design copied by many New England makers. All brass was lightly tarnished to reduce glare and show a little age. The stock was finished with many coats of hand rubbed oil-varnish. This Fowler was gifted to my customers Father for his 75th birthday! Mr. "R" your a very lucky guy!