Original U.S. New England Flintlock Fowling Piece with British Birmingham Proofed Barrel - circa 1770 Category_Brunswick Guns which may indicate manufacture in

which may indicate manufacture in March of 1917

but after meeting the Liverpool barque Barracouta

There were many smiths under this name

Overall condition of the helmet is excellent

The Rifle also bears its original REGIMENTAL MARKINGS on the butt plate tang: 119

Original U.S. New England Flintlock Fowling Piece with British Birmingham Proofed Barrel - circa 1770 Category_Brunswick Guns which may indicate manufacture inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a New England Pre Revolutionary War Fowling piece. Most likely assembled using a British "Trade" Lock, this hunting gun also has a British barrel, bearing proofs from the Gun making city of Birmingham. It also is marked WS & Co. between the proof marks, which we have not been able to identify. Probably one of the multitude of gunsmiths in the Birmingham area. The musket is all brass