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Researched some on Spies and I think he was just the importer/supplier of the lock. Not sure if it was made by his company.
I would like some info as to age, style of rifle, possible maker etc. Would it be called a half stock, or Ohio gun or plains?
I just got this rifle at a local auction so I don't know any history on it. Hopefully with the pictures and info below some of you can educate about the rifle.
It has a very heavy duty repair to crack on the left side of the wrist which I read was very common with back action locks.
It weighs in at a hefty 10.6 lbs
The bore measures .402 and looks to have 6 grooves, The barrel is 1.07 across the flats.
Muzzle to breech plug is 30 3/4" and overall length is 47.5"
The lock is stamped AW SPIES and the only mark I can see on the barrel is 2 stars stamped a couple inches on either side of the rear sight.
I think the stock is walnut. It has a covered grease hole on one side and a brass inlay on the other side that I cant make out anything inscribed on it.
Lots of pics below and welcome your thoughts.
thanks
I would like some info as to age, style of rifle, possible maker etc. Would it be called a half stock, or Ohio gun or plains?
I just got this rifle at a local auction so I don't know any history on it. Hopefully with the pictures and info below some of you can educate about the rifle.
It has a very heavy duty repair to crack on the left side of the wrist which I read was very common with back action locks.
It weighs in at a hefty 10.6 lbs
The bore measures .402 and looks to have 6 grooves, The barrel is 1.07 across the flats.
Muzzle to breech plug is 30 3/4" and overall length is 47.5"
The lock is stamped AW SPIES and the only mark I can see on the barrel is 2 stars stamped a couple inches on either side of the rear sight.
I think the stock is walnut. It has a covered grease hole on one side and a brass inlay on the other side that I cant make out anything inscribed on it.
Lots of pics below and welcome your thoughts.
thanks