Local shop has this

[Robert Marshall]

A friend that owns a local gun shop picked this up Saturday at a gun show. It has a very heavy barrel and he said it was a smooth bore .40 cal. I took some pictures at lunch and I thought I would try to find out any info I could on the markings.

Thanks
Robert

 

[Robert Marshall]

I found where this rifle was posted on this forum by Crewdawg445 in 2014. I bet I don't get it for $200.00 like he did.

 

[Robert Marshall]

asking price now is $650. I'm thinking about pulling the trigger.

 

[rich pierce]

Why? Just to have an old gun? Just asking. If this style or maker is special to you, go for it.

 

[Robert Marshall]

The rifle is in nice shape and I like killing squirrels with antique firearms.

 

[SDSmlf]

The rifle is in nice shape and I like killing squirrels with antique firearms.

Not so sure about a 40 caliber smooth bore being a tack driving squirrel killer. Interesting gun, but price does seem rather high for what it is. For me a bit too late to be a collector and not really a shooter. But I have been wrong before. The bride has my back on this.

 

[arcticap]

It could be a benefit to have a cheap borescope / endoscope to be able to closely inspect the bore with.
And then to try to use the inspection [or lack of one] to your advantage with respect to haggling a more favorable purchase price.
Your degree of happiness with buying the gun may depend on its final price.
What's the risk that the gun will be sold to anyone else while you try to hold out for the best price?
I say that because if he bought it for $200, would you still be as happy paying $500 or more for it?
Dealers looking to make a profit usually buy low and sell high.
A buyer should try to negotiate the best deal possible, while taking the price history of the same model into consideration.

 

[arcticap]

Crewdawg445 sold that rifle on this forum for $400 plus shipping.
It was reamed to .45, with a new lock and drum installed.--->>> https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/1857-ohio-halfstock.112509/#post-1531435

He had done considerable restoration and repair.

1. https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/ohio-halfstock.105585/#post-1406803

2. https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/early-stock-repairs.100275/#post-1313896

 

[Robert Marshall]

Good info!! Thanks!! I was not going to pay $650. but that is the price he shot me. It is a beautiful rifle. I will work on getting to price down.

 

[Robert Marshall]

it has a new home. $500.. nice rifle.. Crewdawg445 did a nice job. Thanks