This c. late 18th century sporting gun features an extremely long smoothbore barrel that measures nearly 5 ft in length and around .80 caliber (9 bore) with a brass blade front sight, Ordnance private proofs on the left at the breech, some light engraving at the breech end, and a grooved tang. The musket style lock has St. Edward's crown without "GR" at the center and "COOK" at the tail. The mounts are engraved brass, and the trigger guard includes an acorn finial. The half-length stock has a contrasting forend tip and a checkered wrist. The consignor states they purchased this gun out of New York, and indicates it is similar to a Hudson Valley fowler.

Good as reconverted to flintlock with dark gray and brown patina and moderate pitting on the barrel, mix of dark patina and applied finish on the lock, aged patina on the brass mounts, added screw to the trigger guard finial, and mild overall wear, including some scrapes, dings, and minor cracks on the stock. Mechanically fine.