Gunsmith Samual L. Walker?

[Tim L]

Gunsmith Samual L. Walker, Greene county,Cedarville, Ohio 1857 have a bench gun made by him
Tim L

 

[Jim Blair]

He's among the known makers on the Ohio Longrifle Collectors site.In Carey's American Firearms Maker's he's listed as being in business from 1854-1889,general gunsmith.

 

Tim,
In volume 2 of our book sereies "Ohio Gunsmiths & Allied Tradesmen" there is an extensive listing on Samuel Walker, as well as pictures of 2 of his rifles. You can find this information at our web site which is "aolrc.org". Would like to see picttures of your rifle.
Mark

 

[Tim L]

Is there any place I can find this information on the web with out buying the book?
I can post pictures of this gun when I get them taken.
Tim

 

[Jim Blair]

There is a Samuel Walker found in the 1880 census whose occupation is listed as "gunsmith" in Cedarville,Ohio.Born about 1824 in Maryland,wife's name Caroline.

 

Tim,
If you send me an email address I will try to scan the information and send it to you.
Mark

 

[Tim L]

my email [email protected]
Tim

 

[Tim L]

Link to photos http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v223/lukes/S L Walker/

 

Tim,
Watch for the snail mail. Hope you had a good time at the rondy.
Mark

 

Tim,
Did you ever get the information that I mailed to to you?
Mark