Tom grinslade flintlock fowlers books

Login sign up settings sell books wish list isbn 9781880655177 actions. This is an optin list, and each mailing will offer an optout no. The first guns made in america abebooks tom grinslade. But going back to the 1600s through 1820, tom grinslade s book, flintlock fowlers. Books by tom grinslade flintlock fowlers 1st edition the first guns made in america by tom grinslad e, linda a. Books listed by isbn scurlock pub co tom grinslade.

American revolution american new england long fowler owned. Add to bookbag sell this book add to wish list set price alert. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america by tom. He then classifies american fowlers by region, style, and, where known, maker. According to flintlock fowlers, by tom grinslade, the remaining groups are the britishstyle fowlers, kentucky fowlers, and unique fowlers. As for accuracy, a man carrying a smoothbore loaded with a tightly patched round ball was virtually equal to a man with a rifle at distances of up to 50 yards. The caywood english fowler is a very high quality gentlemans fowler built starting around the 1740sone of the most popular fowlers around with all fully engraved furniture, sterling silver thumbpiece, inletted entry thimble and flat rifle style side plate. But i searched through my copy of tom grinslade s flintlock fowlers, and heres what i find. In merrill lindsays book titled the new england gun. Extensive engraving and carving of the fowler generally marked true english gentlemen who were, in england, the only ones who held land and had the luxury of the pastime of hunting. The first guns made in america tom grinslade is a landmark pictorial study of 18th century american flintlock fowling pieces features guns ranging from club butts and new england guns to those of eastern kentucky, along with their origin and construction. Gunsmith of lancaster and york counties, pennsylvania. A rare colonialrevolutionary war period new england long fowler, attributable to phineas sawyer of harvard, mass.

Scurlock publishing company, 2005 fowling 248 pages. This pictorial study of 18th century, american fowling pieces from 1700. Our fowler stock represents an authentic english influence that can be used to produce the english or american style of early fowling pieces. Tom grinslade is the author of flintlock fowlers 4. This one weapon, the fowler, is effective for most game up to a distance of 70 yards.

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Hamilton, dick littlefield, frank pellett and dan woods. Both the shumway and grinslade books should be available at your local library through the interlibrary loan program and are well worth perusing they are chocked full of photos. John hills flintlock fowler by skinner 1523140 bidsquare. The first guns made in america by grinslade, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tom has been active in the family business since 1988 and is a graduate of ball sate university where he studied business management and economics. The flintlock fowler was the most widely used firearm in the american colonies. This fowler is featured on page 202 as number kf3 of flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america by tom grinslade.

Bird shot is the choice load for small game while the heavy patched round ball is better suited for deer, elk and bear. The round to round, long, pinfastened, unsigned, americanmade, 53. Tom grinslade author of flintlock fowlers goodreads. List of books by tom grinslade stored on this site. Black and white photography, plus some in full color.

American new england long fowler owned by phineas sawyer. The first guns made in america isbn 9781880655184 ship for free. This fine patchboxed fowler dates circa 17801790 and is attributed to george frederick. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. I put a rear sight on it as was done on many fowlers during the revolutionary war era. The most completes compilation of fowlers ever in one book. Theres a excellent description of this gun in the book. Over 160 smoothbore long guns are pictured and described.

Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of. Paradoxically, it is also the subject of the fewest published studies, having been overshadowed by military flintlock muskets and the long rifle. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america by grinslade by tom grinslade. Dvd 55 music 3 books 927 home contact wish list my account. Bookffs flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of rare very early american guns, 1700 to 1820, soft bound, 248 pages, by tom grinslade. Illustrated and described in tom grinslade, flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, american fowling pieces, 17001820, texarcana. We will tell you upfront if your parts are on hand, your total and when you can expect your package. Whether you have your own plans or just ideas, we can help you design the home that best suits. Let it be known that steven rheam, maker of quality powder horns, and accoutrements, offers for sale this, new, soft cover book, flintlock fowlers. Scurlock paperback, 248 pages, published 2005 by scurlock pub co isbn. Eighteenth century american fowlersthe first guns made in. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The most complete compilation of american fowlers ever in one book.

The first guns made in america american fowling pieces from 17001820 by tom grinslade pictorial study of 18th century american fowling pieces from 17001820. The first guns made in america by tom grinslade amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in colonial america armed our forefathers with the first truly madeinamerica guns. Flintlock fowling gun guide 17001820 kentucky british. Great for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. Essential resource for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. The introduction and first three chapters delve into fowler smoothbore origins, designs, ignition systems and usage within the period of times that range from the discovery of the americas, to the american colonial settlement period, and then through. Davis french fowler this gun was put together from a r. The first guns made in america tom grinslade, 248 pages. The first guns made in america 9781880655184 by tom grinslade and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Scurlock publishing, 2005 the lock with sliding safety and semiwaterproof pan is also congruent to the book plate example although the engraving of signature is stylistically different.

He begins with a brief history of the development of the fowling piece as a sporting firearm. In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition with expected wear and. See more ideas about black powder guns, flintlock rifle and firearms. Im sure that you probably have a piece that was put together with parts from more than one fowler. Illustrations are plentiful and support the text, and will be a good guide to collectors. Grinslade has photographed over 160 different guns and compiled them into this hard cover book, with 248 pages. The first guns made in america tom grinslade, linda a. Amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in colonial america armed our forefathers with the first truly made. The most complete compilation of fowlers ever in one book. The first guns made in america 2005 pretty much agrees with roosevelts take on the subject of american made.

Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america american. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america firearms 17001820 grinslade. At that distance we have been able to consistently shoot 3 inch groups with one our smoothbore fowlers. An essential resource for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts. Flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of rare very early american guns, 1700 to 1820, soft bound, 248 pages, by tom grinslade. Bookffs flintlock fowlers, the first guns made in america, photos of. Phineas sawyer of harvard, mass 17431820 please see frank sellers. It hung on the wall of the max hess department store in allentown, pennsylvania for many years before it was acquired by don newcomer. This book is considered a classic authority with this type of weapon.

For a signed example with nearly identical form and furniture, see plate ne 8 on page 40 of flintlock fowlers. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america american fowling pieces from 1700 1820 used book in excellent condition inscribed by author to previous owner shipped with usps media mail. The example shown in the book has identical buttstock form to this example. Even though the barrels are smoothbored and used primarily for shooting shot at winged and small game, they can shoot a patched round ball with surprising accuracy. Flintlock fowlers the first guns made in america by tom grinslade author. Tom grinslade is also the author of the best selling 2009 book powder horns. It also has a sideplate and triggerguard of very similar form.

In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Thoughts on the american flintlock pistol samuel dyke, 1974. As a defensive weapon, the fowler could be easily and quickly loaded. The first guns made in america first edition by tom grinslade, linda a. Books by asac members american society of arms collectors.