The first guns made in america isbn 9781880655184 ship for free. The tasteful engraving at the barrel breech and around the front sight is similar to known works of his. A fine american revolutionary war american used french model 1766 charleville musket, ca. An illustrated reference guide to flintlock guns and rifles from the 17th to the 19th. K1 appalachian barn gun k10 american colonial fowler k57 virginia fowler k51 colonial fusil fin. Scurlock hardcover, 248 pages, published 2005 by scurlock pub co isbn. The first guns made in america paperback july 1, 2005 by tom grinslade author, linda a. But i searched through my copy of tom grinslades flintlock fowlers, and heres what i find. I was influenced by the british fowlers pictured in tom grinslade s book flintlock fowlers.
A very nice example of a likely officers type arsenalmade french flintlock fowler, ca. In merrill lindsays book titled the new england gun. Bookffs flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of. Our fowler stock represents an authentic english influence that can be used to produce the english or american style of early fowling pieces. In an attempt to help readers understand the difference between fowler guns, grinslade has photographed over 160 different. This original and classic english style hrv flintlock fowler is closelyrelated to the richard varick fowler in tom grinslade s flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america 17001820, bs6bs7, pp.
I was influenced by the british fowlers pictured in tom grinslades book flintlock fowlers. K19 jaeger k early penn germanic jaeger k12 isaac haines, early lancaster k31 jacob dubbs. The thumb piece and side plate are sterling silver. This 20 gauge fowler has a 41 long, fullyround barrel that measures 1 14 at the breech wedding band. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america by tom. Great for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. Bird shot is the choice load for small game while the.
The first guns made in america 9781880655184 by tom grinslade and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Scurlock publishing, 2005 the lock with sliding safety and semiwaterproof pan is also congruent to the book plate example although the engraving of signature is stylistically different. This gun is a close copy of a british style fowler illustrated in tom grinslades excellent book on the topic. Basically the lock, barrel, sideplate and triggerguard are the only things that are going to get reused. Choose optional upgrades, including walnut, plain or fancy curly maple. Our english fowler was copied from an original gun made in 1762 by william bennett, a very fine gunmaker who worked in london. Siebert, columbus, tiger maple half stock christian siebert, active in columbus circa 18521856 63281. Tom grinslade is also the author of the best selling 2009 book powder horns.
Our fowler is designed based on characteristics of early american fowlers, meeting all the requirements for trade gun matches at rendezvous. Colonial riflemen in the american revolution, huddleston, 1978. Engraving historic firearms john schippers, a how to book. Percussion long arms mostly antique, percussion fowler, boston, the last american long fowler, fine condition 308496 ohio half stock percussion rifle, c. Fowler, flintlock, hudson river valley, curly maple stock, classic carving new york, circa 1760, lock signed chance. New england fowler, sold historical and antique collectibles. K2 appalachian poor boy k41 schimmel penn dutch barn k54 penn smooth rifle k53 virginia smooth rifle. The first guns made in america by grinslade, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now.
The first guns made in america tom grinslade, linda a. The first guns made in america 9781880655184 by tom grinslade and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Eighteenth century american fowlersthe first guns made in. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. As blackpowder replicas, most of our products do not require federal licensing or registration and may be shipped directly to you via federal express or ups. The design and engraving of the buttplate, triggerguard, ballustered ramrod ferrules, and sideplate closely matches mounts which are initialed by a wyncoop on hudson valley fowlers hv 20 and hv 21 in grinslade s book flintlock fowlers, pgs. Pennsylvania horns of the trade screwtip powder horns and their architecture, decamp, the kentucky rifle foundation, 2011.
The heavy convex form of the underside of the stock is traceable to early european arms. The stock is cherry and the furniture is all brass. The tvm flintlock fowler comes ready for shooting with patched round ball or shot. Ive found that the best way to approach a gun from scratch is to think of it as a pile of dozens and dozens of small projects and to try to finish one small project every night.
Most were fowlers, as the fowler was the best choice for the early settlers. Theres a excellent description of this gun in the book which im going to use. Tom grinslade is the author of flintlock fowlers 4. However, i do prefer to build them showing the flowing lines and other characteristics found on those of the new england fowler group. The most complete compilation of american fowlers ever in one book. This is a war time produced gun as evidenced by the absence of his name on any exterior parts.
Nov 20, 2008 the stock is cherry and the furniture is all brass. I have built this gun to represent one made in the 1765 to 1775 era. As a defensive weapon, the fowler could be easily and quickly loaded. Blue book of modern black powder arms, 9th edition. Our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. Welcome to va handcrafted guns, longrifles and fowlers of the best quality by ed wenger. Southern appalachian mountain flintlocks and caplocks i could probably help you out a good bit, but not so much those pieces that fall into this category ie new england type fowlers. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of. Flintlock blunderbuss pistol made by thomas richards of london. We also offer appraisal and consignment services on aall types of antique guns, swords and accessories. The design and engraving of the buttplate, triggerguard, ballustered ramrod ferrules, and sideplate closely matches mounts which are initialed by a wyncoop on hudson valley fowlers hv 20 and hv 21 in grinslades book flintlock fowlers, pgs. The flintlock fowler was the most widely used firearm in the american colonies. As for accuracy, a man carrying a smoothbore loaded with a tightly patched round ball was virtually equal to a man with a rifle at distances of up to 50 yards.
Amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in colonial america armed our forefathers with. Club butt fowlers have a distinctively shaped stock and are aptly named for the unusually large section at the butt. Bookffs flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of rare very early american guns, 1700 to 1820, soft bound, 248 pages, by tom grinslade. Over 160 smoothbore long guns are pictured and described. American new england long fowler owned by phineas sawyer. Davis company is a retailer in historical reproductions and has been one of the leaders in manufacturing muzzleloading firearm components, including locks, triggers, mounts, and accessories for over 30 years. Refer to tom grinslade book flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america pages 69, 77,78 for examples. The english gave the name of virginia to all between florida and canada, and while no books were published about hunting, fishing, fowling, and guns in america until after the revolution, there is an ample, but dissparate record in the diaries, journals, and logs of the prerevolutionary era. The first guns made in america tom grinslade is a landmark pictorial study of 18th century american flintlock fowling pieces features guns ranging from club butts and new england guns to those of eastern kentucky, along with their origin and construction. Both the shumway and grinslade books should be available at your local library through the interlibrary loan program and are well worth perusing. The lock of round face british export type jim chambers colonial virginia is authentic, fast, and superbly reliable as befits a serious firearm. Build tracks english fowling gun, in traditional brass or. This gun is a close copy of a british style fowler illustrated in tom grinslade s excellent book on the topic. According to flintlock fowlers, by tom grinslade, the remaining groups are the britishstyle fowlers, kentucky fowlers, and unique fowlers.
The most completes compilation of fowlers ever in one book. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america firearms. Hopefully i can come close to achieving that and get a good looking gun out the door. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america by grinslade. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of rare very early american guns, 1700 to 1820, soft bound, 248 pages, by tom grinslade. This pictorial study of 18th century, american fowling pieces from 1700. The first guns made in america tom grinslade, 248 pages. The first guns made in america by tom grinslade author 5. Extensive engraving and carving of the fowler generally marked true english gentlemen who were, in england, the only ones who held land and had the luxury of the pastime of hunting. Whether youre a reenactor of living history, gun enthusiast, shooter, hunter, historian, or someone looking for an interesting conversation piece, va flintlocks can offer you a handcrafted, historically accurate flintlock firearm that will fit your needs.
The plain folded sheet brass ramrod pipes are 100% authentic as is, or can easily be filed to many different authentic shapes. The lock is a davis, the barrel is a getz 48 smooth bore. The engravings and overall styling of the lock and gun is identical to other fowlers made by the noted 18th century gunsmith. It fits the periods from the french and indian war to the end of the fur trade era. As settlers came to this country they brought their firearms with them. But i searched through my copy of tom grinslade s flintlock fowlers, and heres what i find. Fowlers have a long smooth bore barrel with the versatility to shoot bird shot or a patched round ball. Shipping charges helpful information customer policies user agreement. Black and white photography, plus some in full color. We buy and sell flintlock and percussion rifles, muskets and pistols of all makes and models to include blunderbuss arms. Long fowlers of this type are often lumped together with hudson valley fowlers and may have been made in the same region.
At that distance we have been able to consistently shoot 3 inch groups with one our smoothbore fowlers. Flintlock fowlers 1st edition the first guns made in america by tom grinslade, linda a. In original flintlock configuration and complete with its horntip wooden ramrod and both of its steel slingswivels. Jun 23, 2015 rest of the stuff that will be getting reused gets gone over and cleaned up. The first guns made in america american fowling pieces from 17001820 by tom grinslade pictorial study of 18th century american fowling pieces from 17001820. Book ffs flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of rare very early american guns, 1700 to 1820, soft bound, 248 pages, by tom grinslade. A very nice example of a 18th century french flintlock fowler, ca. Powder horns, documents of history, grinslade, 2009 miscellaneous.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Includes multiple photos of over 160 guns flintlock fowlers. My fowlers dont fall squarely into any one classification. There are a number of distinctive regional styles new england fowlers, hudson valley fowlers, british style fowlers, kentucky fowlers, and club butt fowlers to name some. This gun probably came to the colonies with an english officer during the french and indian war or the revolution. Phineas sawyer of harvard, mass 17431820 please see frank sellers. Paradoxically, it is also the subject of the fewest published studies, having been overshadowed by military flintlock muskets and the long rifle. This book is considered a classic authority with this type of weapon.
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