My new Turkey gun

[DaveHawk]

This is a 45 cal Bethlehem County Pa. fouler, circa; 1765. I made a trad for it for the painting I restored with my friend. I was very surprised when he offered the gun. Besides having to convert the lock back to Flint-Lock it is in excellent firing condition. I hope to get to the firing range to see how it shoots before the opener this Friday. With a 40" barrel it should have a great shot pattern.

 

[noharleyyet]

Nice snag Dave.

 

[wingman1]

I'm sure that gun has put more than one meal on the table in its time.

 

[DaveHawk]

Let me show what I made the trad for; This is my friends Gr, Gr Grandfather and as you can see the painting was trashed. I am very honored to have this gun. My friend Grov handed it to me and said well; What will this do to my bill? I looked at him and said: Paid in full ! He just smiled. He got a great deal and I did too.