Grinslade flintlock fowlers book

Tom grinslade is also the author of the best selling 2009 book powder horns. Bird shot is the choice load for small game while the. In original flintlock configuration and complete with its horntip wooden ramrod and both of its steel slingswivels. I have built this gun to represent one made in the 1765 to 1775 era. New england fowler, sold historical and antique collectibles.

Pennsylvania horns of the trade screwtip powder horns and their architecture, decamp, the kentucky rifle foundation, 2011. Siebert, columbus, tiger maple half stock christian siebert, active in columbus circa 18521856 63281. Hopefully i can come close to achieving that and get a good looking gun out the door. American new england long fowler owned by phineas sawyer. 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. 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. This pictorial study of 18th century, american fowling pieces from 1700. Includes multiple photos of over 160 guns flintlock fowlers. This is a war time produced gun as evidenced by the absence of his name on any exterior parts. Choose optional upgrades, including walnut, plain or fancy curly maple. Jun 23, 2015 rest of the stuff that will be getting reused gets gone over and cleaned up. 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. Great for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts.

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 isbn 9781880655184 ship for free. Flintlock blunderbuss pistol made by thomas richards of london. Club butt fowlers have a distinctively shaped stock and are aptly named for the unusually large section at the butt.

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 grinslades book flintlock fowlers. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Theres a excellent description of this gun in the book which im going to use. 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 first guns made in america by tom grinslade author 5. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In merrill lindsays book titled the new england gun. We buy and sell flintlock and percussion rifles, muskets and pistols of all makes and models to include blunderbuss arms. In an attempt to help readers understand the difference between fowler guns, grinslade has photographed over 160 different. The plain folded sheet brass ramrod pipes are 100% authentic as is, or can easily be filed to many different authentic shapes. K19 jaeger k early penn germanic jaeger k12 isaac haines, early lancaster k31 jacob dubbs. A very nice example of a 18th century french flintlock fowler, ca.

Blue book of modern black powder arms, 9th edition. A very nice example of a likely officers type arsenalmade french flintlock fowler, ca. The thumb piece and side plate are sterling silver. As settlers came to this country they brought their firearms with them. Our english fowler was copied from an original gun made in 1762 by william bennett, a very fine gunmaker who worked in london. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of.

This 20 gauge fowler has a 41 long, fullyround barrel that measures 1 14 at the breech wedding band. K2 appalachian poor boy k41 schimmel penn dutch barn k54 penn smooth rifle k53 virginia smooth rifle. A fine american revolutionary war american used french model 1766 charleville musket, ca. The stock is cherry and the furniture is all brass. Welcome to va handcrafted guns, longrifles and fowlers of the best quality by ed wenger. Shipping charges helpful information customer policies user agreement. 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. The tasteful engraving at the barrel breech and around the front sight is similar to known works of his. But i searched through my copy of tom grinslade s flintlock fowlers, and heres what i find. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The first guns made in america tom grinslade, 248 pages. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america by tom. Both the shumway and grinslade books should be available at your local library through the interlibrary loan program and are well worth perusing.

An illustrated reference guide to flintlock guns and rifles from the 17th to the 19th. Over 160 smoothbore long guns are pictured and described. I was influenced by the british fowlers pictured in tom grinslade s book flintlock fowlers. 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. 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 grinslades book flintlock fowlers, pgs. Valley fowlers, and more recently kentucky fowlers, the author has photographed over 160 guns for this book. K1 appalachian barn gun k10 american colonial fowler k57 virginia fowler k51 colonial fusil fin. Paradoxically, it is also the subject of the fewest published studies, having been overshadowed by military flintlock muskets and the long rifle. This style is seen on military matchlock guns preceding the flintlock era. Powder horns, documents of history, grinslade, 2009 miscellaneous. The most complete compilation of american fowlers ever in one book. At that distance we have been able to consistently shoot 3 inch groups with one our smoothbore fowlers. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america firearms.

Our fowler stock represents an authentic english influence that can be used to produce the english or american style of early fowling pieces. Our fowler is designed based on characteristics of early american fowlers, meeting all the requirements for trade gun matches at rendezvous. Bookffs flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of. The first guns made in america 9781880655184 by tom grinslade and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Scurlock hardcover, 248 pages, published 2005 by scurlock pub co isbn. Long fowlers of this type are often lumped together with hudson valley fowlers and may have been made in the same region. With luck ill be vaguely copying a gun from the grinslade flintlock fowlers book. Our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. 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. The engravings and overall styling of the lock and gun is identical to other fowlers made by the noted 18th century gunsmith.

Eighteenth century american fowlersthe first guns made in. 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. This gun is a close copy of a british style fowler illustrated in tom grinslades excellent book on the topic. The lock is a davis, the barrel is a getz 48 smooth bore. We also offer appraisal and consignment services on aall types of antique guns, swords and accessories. Basically the lock, barrel, sideplate and triggerguard are the only things that are going to get reused. This gun is a close copy of a british style fowler illustrated in tom grinslade s excellent book on the topic. My fowlers dont fall squarely into any one classification. 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. 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.

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. The first guns made in america tom grinslade, linda a. Engraving historic firearms john schippers, a how to book. Flintlock fowlers 1st edition the first guns made in america by tom grinslade, linda a. The most completes compilation of fowlers ever in one book. Percussion long arms mostly antique, percussion fowler, boston, the last american long fowler, fine condition 308496 ohio half stock percussion rifle, c.

The first guns made in america paperback july 1, 2005 by tom grinslade author, linda a. 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. The tvm flintlock fowler comes ready for shooting with patched round ball or shot. Colonial riflemen in the american revolution, huddleston, 1978. Phineas sawyer of harvard, mass 17431820 please see frank sellers. This book is considered a classic authority with this type of weapon. An essential resource for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. According to flintlock fowlers, by tom grinslade, the remaining groups are the britishstyle fowlers, kentucky fowlers, and unique fowlers. 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. Build tracks english fowling gun, in traditional brass or.

The lock of round face british export type jim chambers colonial virginia is authentic, fast, and superbly reliable as befits a serious firearm. The heavy convex form of the underside of the stock is traceable to early european arms. Tom grinslade is the author of flintlock fowlers 4. Fowler, flintlock, hudson river valley, curly maple stock, classic carving new york, circa 1760, lock signed chance. Amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in colonial america armed our forefathers with. However, i do prefer to build them showing the flowing lines and other characteristics found on those of the new england fowler group. The first guns made in america by tom grinslade amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in colonial america armed our forefathers with the first truly madeinamerica guns. Black and white photography, plus some in full color. Fowlers have a long smooth bore barrel with the versatility to shoot bird shot or a patched round ball. The flintlock fowler was the most widely used firearm in the american colonies.

The first guns made in america american fowling pieces from 17001820 by tom grinslade pictorial study of 18th century american fowling pieces from 17001820. It fits the periods from the french and indian war to the end of the fur trade era. 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. Most were fowlers, as the fowler was the best choice for the early settlers. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america by grinslade.