German Flintlock Fowler by Johann Schifter in Neustadt (AL4391)

German Flintlock Fowler by Johann Schifter in Neustadt. Stockel lists him working 1710-1730. Barrel is hexagonal and is 40¾” length and overall length is 55”. The gold makers sinks are marked “IO Schifter” and running Unicorn. Lock is also engraved “Neustadt”. Bore is approximately .60 caliber at the muzzle. The stock is carved in relief and the brass fittings are engraved. The lock is engraved with a cameo of a hunter with his dog, The central scene is of a hound taking down a stag. This is a fine half stock Fowler and would be a pleasure to own.