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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Shreckmeister on May 31, 2018, 06:35:45 PM

Title: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on May 31, 2018, 06:35:45 PM

   I was able to bring this rifle back home to Pennsylvania and wanted to share it again on ALR. 


(https://image.ibb.co/hCVVJJ/A_Bonnet_Per_Rifle_001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nhZCXd)

(https://image.ibb.co/meJvky/A_Bonnet_Per_Rifle_002.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hf64dJ)

(https://image.ibb.co/m3D6sd/A_Bonnet_Per_Rifle_003.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hwJHyJ)

(https://image.ibb.co/fuOT5y/A_Bonnet_Per_Rifle_005.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kRBsXd)

(https://image.ibb.co/gpAVJJ/A_Bonnet_Per_Rifle_006.jpg) (https://ibb.co/djzPdJ)

(https://image.ibb.co/kCHXXd/A_Bonnet_Per_Rifle_009.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b4SAJJ)

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: jdm on June 01, 2018, 02:57:50 AM

Rob,
That's a very pleasing half stock . It should fit in nice with your collection.  I've been looking for a nice one also.
I'm glad to see you haven't lost your touch.  Jim

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on June 01, 2018, 03:45:40 AM

It goes well with Shrecks since I think he forged that patent breech

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: jdm on June 01, 2018, 04:35:14 AM

The engraving really stands out on a plain gun . It adds some glass to a rifle that might not get as much attention  other wise. Thanks for posting again. I'm glad it's in your barn.

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: wildcatter on June 02, 2018, 04:53:09 AM

Wow, what a tang! Really nice one Rob.

Matt

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Brooks on June 06, 2018, 08:42:36 PM

Congratulations. That's a nice rifle.

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on June 06, 2018, 09:20:15 PM

Thanks Jim, Matt & Marc. 

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Mreed@usacompression.com on May 05, 2019, 01:47:04 AM

Is anyone looking for A Anthony Bonnet Long Rifle

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on May 05, 2019, 02:04:14 AM

Yes I am. Send me a message

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: dogbest on May 05, 2019, 04:23:20 PM

Nice gun. Love that patchbox.

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Majorjoel on May 05, 2019, 08:36:39 PM

 :) Another good one there Rob!

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Mick C on May 05, 2019, 08:39:11 PM

Very nice.   Wonderful the engraving. 

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on June 13, 2019, 04:42:14 AM

Here’s an interesting article on Daniel long and Anthony Bonnet, gunsmiths and Violin makers and another gun Smith named Sol That I didn’t know anything about before reading this.
http://www.solroachviolinhistory.com/Book/Chapter%202-Searching%20for%20the%20Violin%20Maker.pdf

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Cades Cove Fiddler on June 13, 2019, 05:53:21 AM

 :) :) :)... As  somewhat a mountain fiddle player myself, I really enjoyed this read,... history of these old fiddle-makers is just as rare and  interesting as the old gunsmiths,... Thank you for this intriguing link, Shreck,... !!! ... CCF...

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: dogbest on June 13, 2019, 06:28:04 PM

Beautiful gun!
Thanks.

Title: Re: Anthony Bonnet 1866 #32 rifle
Post by: Bob McBride on June 13, 2019, 09:45:09 PM

Super! Thanks for sharing.