Blue book of modern black powder arms, 9th edition. They became the sporting arms of royalty and the wealthy. Great for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition with expected wear and. Amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in colonial america armed our forefathers with the first truly made. Some of the most prized mortimer muzzleloading guns of the late 1700s were flintlock fowlers, or shotguns. The first guns made in america tom grinslade, linda a. Our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. The caywood english fowler is a very high quality gentlemans fowler built starting around the 1740sone of the most popular fowlers around with all fully engraved furniture, sterling silver thumbpiece, inletted entry thimble and flat rifle style side plate.
A fine and rare new england flintlock fowler signed. Our fowler was copied from an original prerevolutionary period gun and has typical english smoothbore mounts. Welcome to va handcrafted guns, longrifles and fowlers of the best quality by ed wenger. Tom grinslade author of flintlock fowlers goodreads. The furniture is of the english style as is commonly found on new england. Davis french fowler this gun was put together from a r. American revolution american new england long fowler owned. 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 original and classic english style hrv flintlock fowler is closelyrelated to the richard varick fowler in tom grinslades flintlock fowlers the first guns. One of the most accomplished gunsmiths from worcester county was thomas earle 17371819 from leicester, massachusetts. 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. Soft cover, 812 x 11, 248 pages, black and white photos, with 8 pages of color photos.
The first guns made in america tom grinslade, 248 pages. This one weapon, the fowler, is effective for most game up. 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. Black and white photos comparing the different sideplate styles used on the wide variety of fowlers photographed in this large tome. The flint lock appears to be orig flint and is marked tarratt. Fowlers have a long smooth bore barrel with the versatility to shoot bird shot or a patched round ball. This blending of styles is evident in the stock architecture as well, the classic english wrist balustration flowing into the prominent and effective germanic cheek piece. We will tell you upfront if your parts are on hand, your total and when you can expect your package. Eighteenth century american fowlersthe first guns made in.
Over 160 smoothbore long guns are pictured and described. Nice early fullstock fowler with a 501116 oct to round bbl of approx 62 cal. Tom grinslade is the author of flintlock fowlers 4. This one weapon, the fowler, is effective for most game up to a distance of 70 yards. The 46 long octagontoround barrel and slender stock make the fowler very light and graceful, an excellent choice for an all. In merrill lindsays book titled the new england gun.
To purchase a shootable original today, like the circa 17901800 h. Gunsmith of lancaster and york counties, pennsylvania. Tom grinslade is also the author of the best selling 2009 book powder horns. It seems to be a waste leaving the gun in the vault as it only had one day at the range. The thumb piece and side plate are sterling silver. John hills flintlock fowler by skinner 1523140 bidsquare. The flintlock fowler was the most widely used firearm in the american colonies. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america by grinslade. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america by.
Books by tom grinslade get textbooks new textbooks used. The first guns made in america isbn 9781880655184 ship for free. 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. The example shown in the book has identical buttstock form to this example. Scurlock paperback, 248 pages, published 2005 by scurlock pub co isbn. The first guns made in america american fowling pieces from 17001820 by tom grinslade pictorial study of 18th century american fowling pieces from 17001820. Both the shumway and grinslade books should be available at your local library through the interlibrary loan program and are well worth perusing they are chocked full of photos.
A forgotten heritage the story of the early american rifle. Davis company is a retailer in historical reproductions and has been one of the leaders in manufacturing muzzleloading firearm components, including locks. The most completes compilation of fowlers ever in one book. Building a swivel breech by david waters plastic comb bound lays flat on your workbench. Powder horns documents of history by tom grinslade soft cover. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. American new england long fowler owned by phineas sawyer. Our fowler stock represents an authentic english influence that can be used to produce the english or american style of early fowling pieces. As long as it is, the stock is slender and graceful so it weighs in at only 8. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america firearms 17001820 grinslade. The round to round, long, pinfastened, unsigned, americanmade, 53. According to flintlock fowlers, by tom grinslade, the remaining groups are the britishstyle fowlers, kentucky fowlers, and unique fowlers.
He was from an old and distinguished new england family. This is an optin list, and each mailing will offer an optout no. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Books by tom grinslade flintlock fowlers 1st edition the first guns made in america by tom grinslad e, linda a. The long tang buttplate derives from english fowlers while the decorative finials of the rifle style guard show german and french influences. The first guns made in america by tom grinslade author. For a nearly identical example, see gun ne31 on page 65 of flintlock fowlers by tom grinslade.
At that distance we have been able to consistently shoot 3 inch groups with one our smoothbore fowlers. The first guns made in america by grinslade, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Illustrated and described in tom grinslade, flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, american fowling pieces, 17001820, texarcana. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The engravings and overall styling of the lock and gun is identical to other fowlers made by the noted 18th century gunsmith. Will make an excellent primitive hunting rifle or reenactment flintlock. 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. Books by asac members american society of arms collectors. The mortimer name became as revered as the names of other prominent gun makers of the time such as purdey or manton.
As a defensive weapon, the fowler could be easily and quickly loaded. 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. A rare colonialrevolutionary war period new england long fowler, attributable to phineas sawyer of harvard, mass. Tarratt and sons are unlocated makers of guns and gun locks.
Everything you need to build or fix your muzzleloader and flintlock rifle. The first guns made in america by tom grinslade author flintlock fowlers. The flintlock fowlers are each shown in a number of views, detailing the features found on this most american of art forms. Mvtco new england fowler middlesex village trading co. 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. Pedersolimortimerflint1 north american muzzleloader. Even though the barrels are smoothbored and used primarily for shooting shot at winged and small game, they can shoot a patched round ball with surprising accuracy. If you cant find it, let us know, and we will find it for you. See the complete flintlock series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Black and white photography, plus some in full color. If you dont see what you are looking for in a particular category, please try the search feature.
Bird shot is the choice load for small game while the heavy patched round ball is better suited for deer, elk and bear. Books by tom grinslade get textbooks new textbooks. List of books by tom grinslade stored on this site. An essential resource for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. It also has a sideplate and triggerguard of very similar form. 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 first guns made in america paperback january 1, 2006 by tom grinslade author.