Handmade percussion small bore fowler - $125.00

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Handmade percussion small bore fowler, possibly North African or Arabic. 37-1/4" barrel of about 0.35" bore. No markings apparent. Metal parts are untouched with dark patina and pitting. Hardwood stock is made without a buttplate, shows moderate wear overall. It has a slight right cast to the buttstock and there are a couple of knots with old chips of wood missing, as well as some age checking, particularly in the buttstock. Lock is mechanically functional except trigger will release the hammer from half cock. Sold as a collector item only, not warranted safe to shoot.
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