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Firearms => Smoothbore and Shotguns => Topic started by: Rickd on July 16, 2010

Title: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Rickd on July 16, 2010
I did as bit of trading and ended up with a Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan in the '90's, smoothbore, 46" 20gauge barrel, roundface lock, a small amount of carving on the stock and engraving on the lock, used, but in good shape.It arrived today and I have to say I`m impressed with it..It points excellent and is super light..Workmanship is outstanding..

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Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Ironwood on July 16, 2010
Rickd, you did good!  That's one beautiful Fowler.  Dem ducks are in for a heap of trouble! ;D
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: old salt on July 16, 2010
I agree with Ironwood. That is one beautiful gun. But I think you rifle stand may be hard to move about  pnic ROFL ROFL
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Rickd on July 16, 2010
Thanks..I`m really not into smoothbores but I do like this one
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: graybear on July 16, 2010
Well, since you're not really into smoothbores, just send 'er my way. That's one beautiful smokepole.
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: david32cal on July 16, 2010
very nice rick,i really like the look of those round face locks dntn
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: bull frog on July 16, 2010
Beautiful....the only thing I can see wrong with it is with that 46" barrel...I am too short to load the thing.
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: old salt on July 16, 2010
Bullforg
one thing about a long barrel like that is if you don't get quick kill on the bear, maybe you can fend him off long enough that he goes ahead and dies, or maybe not
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Hanshi on July 16, 2010
That's one of the nicest fowlers I've seen in a while.  :applause:
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Hawken50 on July 16, 2010
 :applause: Absolutly beautiful.Best lines ive seen in a rifle or smoothy in a while.
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: battman1 on July 16, 2010
That is a beauty.
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: hrayton on July 16, 2010
*wolf whistle*
That's a right purty gun.....wow!  thmbsup
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: bull frog on July 17, 2010
As pretty as it is, I would have to say I would have to compromise....get me something to stand on to load it.  Got me wanting one now.
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Rickd on July 17, 2010
I`m 5' 8" tall and its almost as tall as I am
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Hanshi on July 17, 2010
 [hmm] That would make it several inches TALLER than me!  (susp)
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Rickd on July 17, 2010
Well now if we ever meet to go shoot the gun I`ll bring a box for you to stand on..To be honest I`ve yet to shoot it and was wondering how hard its going to be to load its so darn long
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: NAULTRICK1 on July 17, 2010
 ROFL ROFL well if it becomes too much of a bother to load (short people wise{jus kiddin}) send her my way an I'll load er fer ya ROFL ROFL hntr ROFL  Seriously that is a beautiful fowler and you say your not into smoothbores much, I think this one will change your mind  thmbsup
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: bull frog on July 18, 2010
I love the way it looks....guess I would just have to suffer the loading problems.  I can almost safely say,  I know what our dear departed dryball would have done with that 46" barrel.
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: old salt on July 18, 2010
bull forg
I would just about bet the fram that The Great Spirit has had to do one of two things either import hack sawa by the truck load or ban the use of them all together ROFL ROFL
Even with all the modifications they were wepons that he had a use for and still looked good
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Rickd on July 18, 2010
I got a chance today to run a few round balls through the gun and she handles very well..Loading this long puppy was a challenge at first..A very,very fun gun to shoot
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: bull frog on July 18, 2010
What is the weight?
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Rickd on July 19, 2010
On the bathroom scale around 6 1/2 pounds
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: FrankG on July 19, 2010
Quote from: bull frog on July 18, 2010
I love the way it looks....guess I would just have to suffer the loading problems.  I can almost safely say,  I know what our dear departed dryball would have done with that 46" barrel.

For sure and for certain Dennis would have had it to a handy 26" or so pack gun right quick an in a hurry  ROFL He did like them quick pointin guns !
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: KHickam on July 19, 2010
Very nice - it looks sturdy and well made and should give years of great service. thmbsup ;D
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: BRIAR on July 21, 2010
I WOULDN'T BE TOO PROUD TO WEAR PLATFORM MOCCASINS TO LOAD IT IF'N IT WAS MINE!
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: iron maiden on July 26, 2010
Beautiful fowler.  Gotta love those round face locks.  Speaking of which, that lock looks like a Chambers Virginia lock to me.
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Ranger on July 29, 2010
DANG! She sure is purty!!!  thmbsup thmbsup thmbsup
Title: Re: New to me Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler built by Mike Gahagan
Post by: Jusbo49 on July 30, 2010
wow, that is one nice fowler