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Offline GrampaJack

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Help With Gun Maker Please
« on: December 21, 2014, 01:51:07 AM »
Hi Folks, I looked at a rifle recently that I could use some help with.  The gun is an over/under side slapper.  It is not something I would usually look at since it's in very poor condition. The stock is badly broken with a large copper patch covering all of the wrist and a good part of the stock.  Large gaps between the stock and barrels, poor bores, part of the rib is missing, you get the picture. Having said that I don't have one and there might be a gun in there but lots of work to dig it out.  If I can determine if it came from an area I am interested in I will make a run at it.  Here is what I have: Both the lock and barrel are marked S. A. J. Hale.  I have exhausted all my references with no hits.  Anyone run across this name?  It has an "Ohio" look to it but nothing in the Ohio books.  Thanks, Jack
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Offline gibster

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Re: Help With Gun Maker Please
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2014, 02:57:14 AM »
According to AMERICAN GUNMAKERS by Gardner, S. A. J. Hale worked in Midland Michigan in 1875-78. Hope this helps with your decision.

Offline JTR

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Re: Help With Gun Maker Please
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2014, 03:07:04 AM »
Sellers says about the same, Midland Michigan. 1872-1899.
John
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Offline GrampaJack

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Re: Help With Gun Maker Please
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2014, 04:44:16 PM »
Just what I needed.  Thanks Guys, Jack