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. Hamilton, dick littlefield, frank pellett and dan woods. The first guns made in america by grinslade, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. For a signed example with nearly identical form and furniture, see plate ne 8 on page 40 of flintlock fowlers. The first guns made in america first edition by tom grinslade, linda a. 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. The first guns made in america isbn 9781880655184 ship for free. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america by tom. Fowlers have a long smooth bore barrel with the versatility to shoot bird shot or a patched round ball. 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. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america firearms 17001820 grinslade. But i searched through my copy of tom grinslade s flintlock fowlers, and heres what i find. 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. This one weapon, the fowler, is effective for most game up to a distance of 70 yards.
The most completes compilation of fowlers ever in one book. The round to round, long, pinfastened, unsigned, americanmade, 53. I put a rear sight on it as was done on many fowlers during the revolutionary war era. It also has a sideplate and triggerguard of very similar form. 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. Paradoxically, it is also the subject of the fewest published studies, having been overshadowed by military flintlock muskets and the long rifle. Dvd 55 music 3 books 927 home contact wish list my account. Books listed by isbn scurlock pub co tom grinslade. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Phineas sawyer of harvard, mass 17431820 please see frank sellers. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america american fowling pieces from 1700 1820 used book in excellent condition inscribed by author to previous owner shipped with usps media mail. The flintlock fowler was the most widely used firearm in the american colonies.
Illustrated and described in tom grinslade, flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, american fowling pieces, 17001820, texarcana. This pictorial study of 18th century, american fowling pieces from 1700. Books by tom grinslade flintlock fowlers 1st edition the first guns made in america by tom grinslad e, linda a. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america american. A rare colonialrevolutionary war period new england long fowler, attributable to phineas sawyer of harvard, mass. This fine patchboxed fowler dates circa 17801790 and is attributed to george frederick.
The first guns made in america tom grinslade, linda a. 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. According to flintlock fowlers, by tom grinslade, the remaining groups are the britishstyle fowlers, kentucky fowlers, and unique fowlers. He begins with a brief history of the development of the fowling piece as a sporting firearm. Essential resource for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. Tom grinslade author of flintlock fowlers goodreads. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. We will tell you upfront if your parts are on hand, your total and when you can expect your package. Books by asac members american society of arms collectors. Gunsmith of lancaster and york counties, pennsylvania. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition with expected wear and. Over 160 smoothbore long guns are pictured and described. As a defensive weapon, the fowler could be easily and quickly loaded. Black and white photography, plus some in full color.
This fowler is featured on page 202 as number kf3 of flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america by tom grinslade. Great for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. See more ideas about black powder guns, flintlock rifle and firearms. The first guns made in america american fowling pieces from 17001820 by tom grinslade pictorial study of 18th century american fowling pieces from 17001820. The engravings and overall styling of the lock and gun is identical to other fowlers made by the noted 18th century gunsmith. 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.
In merrill lindsays book titled the new england gun. Add to bookbag sell this book add to wish list set price alert. Flintlock fowling gun guide 17001820 kentucky british. This book is considered a classic authority with this type of weapon. An essential resource for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. Our fowler stock represents an authentic english influence that can be used to produce the english or american style of early fowling pieces. The first guns made in america 2005 pretty much agrees with roosevelts take on the subject of american made.
But going back to the 1600s through 1820, tom grinslade s book, flintlock fowlers. The example shown in the book has identical buttstock form to this example. It hung on the wall of the max hess department store in allentown, pennsylvania for many years before it was acquired by don newcomer. The first guns made in america tom grinslade is a landmark pictorial study of 18th century american flintlock fowling pieces features guns ranging from club butts and new england guns to those of eastern kentucky, along with their origin and construction. Eighteenth century american fowlersthe first guns made in. Davis french fowler this gun was put together from a r. Login sign up settings sell books wish list isbn 9781880655177 actions. Grinslade has photographed over 160 different guns and compiled them into this hard cover book, with 248 pages. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of. Let it be known that steven rheam, maker of quality powder horns, and accoutrements, offers for sale this, new, soft cover book, flintlock fowlers. Thoughts on the american flintlock pistol samuel dyke, 1974. Amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in colonial america armed our forefathers with the first truly made. American new england long fowler owned by phineas sawyer.
He then classifies american fowlers by region, style, and, where known, maker. This is an optin list, and each mailing will offer an optout no. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america by grinslade by tom grinslade. The most complete compilation of fowlers ever in one book. The most complete compilation of american fowlers ever in one book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. American revolution american new england long fowler owned. Bookffs flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america by tom grinslade author. Tom has been active in the family business since 1988 and is a graduate of ball sate university where he studied business management and economics. The first guns made in america abebooks tom grinslade. Whether you have your own plans or just ideas, we can help you design the home that best suits. Im sure that you probably have a piece that was put together with parts from more than one fowler.
John hills flintlock fowler by skinner 1523140 bidsquare. 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. At that distance we have been able to consistently shoot 3 inch groups with one our smoothbore fowlers. Theres a excellent description of this gun in the book. Illustrations are plentiful and support the text, and will be a good guide to collectors.
Tom grinslade is the author of flintlock fowlers 4. Scurlock publishing company, 2005 fowling 248 pages. Scurlock paperback, 248 pages, published 2005 by scurlock pub co isbn. Tom grinslade is also the author of the best selling 2009 book powder horns.
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