Original single shot fowler (with stripes!)

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Original single shot fowler (with stripes!)

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This rifle must weigh maybe 2 pounds. It is very very light. Single shot smooth bore fowler for light game (birds, squirrels).
I got this one a while back and forgot about it. Damascus barrel (stripes!) All original.
It is a Emile Laport. I'm working with an expert in these fowlers, and he is going to tell me shortly when it was made. But must be late 1890's.

More Photos here http://thedolk.com/Laport/

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That's cool. So many guns, so little money, alas. :cry:
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Wow! Very nice! :thumbsup:
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Wow such a beauty has maintained it's good looks all these years. If we keep ourself clean and oiled could we look as good when we age?
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bunkysdad wrote:Wow such a beauty has maintained it's good looks all these years. If we keep ourself clean and oiled could we look as good when we age?
I can tell you that......no. :chuckles:
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