Contemporary Flintlock English Fowler in the Style of Durs Egg

John B. Derrick (American, b.1936)

20 gauge. 32" octagonal to round barrel length. SN: NSN. Browned metal finish. Walnut stock has checkering to straight grip in the style of Durs Egg, and plain forearm with wax-cast brass fittings and a staghorn forend cap. Flintlock fowler with a silver bead front sight and low notch false breech. Item features a single trigger and European style brass triggerguard and buttplate. Stock is inlaid with silver wire in scroll patterns and has a wax-cast silver neoclassical fitting to top of wrist.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Very good. Bore is bright. Finish shows pitting overall. Wood stock is in good condition, with few light scratches and a few sprinkled spots of residue to comb, possibly paint or wax. Brass and silver fittings show some light discoloration.