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12 Ga. Brass “FOWLER” Shotshell

Item #: Z7187

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Z7187 12 Ga. Brass "FOWLER” Shotshell

Description: Decent brass 12 Ga. shotshell. This example was manufactured by The Fowler Plating Company of New Haven, Connecticut. Iverson states, "The Fowler firm was in business at least as early as the 1880’s. They were the predecessors of the American Gun Implement Company. This shell measures 2 5/8” and has a brass Winchester primer that slightly protrudes. The rim size designates this shell as a 12A size shotshell and the interior is slightly oxidized.

Headstamp: "FOWLER / No 12”

Measures: OAL 2.631” or 2 5/8” RD .863” HD .810”

Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pgs. 162-163 (Circa 1876+)

Recovered: "The Shotshell in the United States” Iverson Pg. 90

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Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

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