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a pistol.
I got this cased set several years ago in a trade and it's previous owner had no info on it and was not interested in either learning about it or in keeping it as he's not into bp. No markings on the gun or the case. Walnut stocked, rifled 8" round barrel in .36 cal, double set triggers (checkout the reverse front, brass lockplate, brass breechplug & tang (!), and brass furniture. Drum & nipple ignition. Rear sight is an elevator sight like those found on early .22 boy's rifles. Came with the case and accessories, and was made to go together. Case is mahogany. Pretty high quality work. I have a feeling this was made after WW2, probably the '50's, but I can find nothing on it. Looked in my old Muzzleblast mags checking the ads going back thru the fifties to the 1940s along with Dixie Gun Works catalogs back to when Turner was first starting out in the early '50's. Thought I might find an ad or listing as it seems to be a production piece, albeit perhaps small production. Nothing. Anyone ever see a set/pistol like this?before? Maker?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Regards,
Bob
a pistol.
I got this cased set several years ago in a trade and it's previous owner had no info on it and was not interested in either learning about it or in keeping it as he's not into bp. No markings on the gun or the case. Walnut stocked, rifled 8" round barrel in .36 cal, double set triggers (checkout the reverse front, brass lockplate, brass breechplug & tang (!), and brass furniture. Drum & nipple ignition. Rear sight is an elevator sight like those found on early .22 boy's rifles. Came with the case and accessories, and was made to go together. Case is mahogany. Pretty high quality work. I have a feeling this was made after WW2, probably the '50's, but I can find nothing on it. Looked in my old Muzzleblast mags checking the ads going back thru the fifties to the 1940s along with Dixie Gun Works catalogs back to when Turner was first starting out in the early '50's. Thought I might find an ad or listing as it seems to be a production piece, albeit perhaps small production. Nothing. Anyone ever see a set/pistol like this?before? Maker?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Regards,
Bob
