Early example of a trade fusil, fowler, or musket that was restocked with an attractive maple stock in the period. The engraved lock is marked "LONDON/WARRANTED" below the small flashpan with Richard Wilson's "*/RW" mark between London and Board of Ordnance marks on the left barrel flat and "LONDON" on the top barrel flat. Richard Wilson is documented as a barrel maker and gunsmith in London from approximately 1730 to 1760. It is fitted with front and rear sights. The jaw screw and upper jaw are absent. Includes a fur lock stall and hickory ramrod.

Very good. It features a mottled brown patina. The brass trigger guard displays an aged but bright brass patina. The attractive maple stock has scrapes on the left side by the rear lock screw, some scrapes on the butt end, a small section absent below the barrel on the left side forend, and some light colored marks on the right side of the forend as well as various minor dings, scrapes and marks.