I came into possession of a Fowler,/trade gun after my wife’s friend an antiques dealer got it at an auction,I researched the markings and proofs and it was a Birmingham mfg.1830 proofs ,originally a flintlock ,converted to perc.the metal parts are all salvageable ,in fair condition bore and barrel exterior good condition no pitting some rust.half octagon half round half stock .I have all the parts the screw slots are beat,the nipple and nipple barrel might need replacing unless I can separate them,the nipple itself is beat up,the lock is really good shape and everything in the lock works the ram rod pipe is brass but is also beat up at the entrance ,I will try to fix it ,the trigger and guard are good just rusty ,as is the buttplate,this is steel,the stock is pretty beat and dry rotted ,but good for a model and template there is no serpent ,just two inset grommets to receive the lock screws,I think it can returned to safe shootable condition the barrels not Damascus and has no pitts or bad spots,the breech plug is loose and out but will lock up good and tight ,with good healthy threads ,nipple barrel threads are not stripped but might be sloppy so a new one might need to be made with fresh threads,I doubt it was an Indian gun,probably a farm or settlers meat gun looks to be about 12 ga.cost me $50 several years ago,I started on a cherry stock a few years ago so it is a work in progress,slow progress,! I’ll get some pics of the parts up next post
