This fowling piece or fowler is the style popular in New England in the period in the late 18th century and early 19th century. It has no visible identifying markings, but the lock appears to have had markings at one time. The furniture is all brass. The trigger guard is secured by small nails, and the buttplate is secured by nails and screws. There is raised relief shell carving around the barrel tang and some really nice shaping and molding on the distinctive buttstock.