This fowling piece or fowler is the style popular in New England in the period in the late 18th century and early 19th century. It has no visible identifying markings, but the lock appears to have had markings at one time. The furniture is all brass. The trigger guard is secured by small nails, and the buttplate is secured by nails and screws. There is raised relief shell carving around the barrel tang and some really nice shaping and molding on the distinctive buttstock.

Fair with dark brown patina and mild pitting on the iron, front piece of the pan bridle absent, aged patina on the brass, replacement upper ramrod pipe, chipped entry pipe, and moderate overall wear. The stock is poor and has cracks and repairs mainly in the forend which is not pinned to the barrel, mild scratches and dings throughout, a chip at the toe, and moderate wear. Mechanically fine.