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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Molly on May 16, 2022, 03:21:01 AM

Title: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: Molly on May 16, 2022, 03:21:01 AM

Some things ya just cannot pass up.  This rifle is probably known to many and was represented as a Wm Douglas.  Which one I know not.  Supposed to have been in some high profile collections and carries the attribution via one of the southern celebrities. Beat me if any is true but it has great appeal so it came home with me.  Very sound condition.  Front loop of the guard has been riveted back on the post.  A small section of wood replaced from inside/behind the hammer.  Really a great finish...deep dark walnut.  Between a 32 and 36 cal.  Barrel is 45 inches, overall about 60.5.  Nice poured nose cap.

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Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: gibster on May 16, 2022, 03:47:52 AM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: mountainman70 on May 16, 2022, 03:50:31 AM

Indeed is a very nice rifle.
I believe Molly be a rifle magnet! Best regards, Dave f 8) 8)

Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: oldtravler61 on May 16, 2022, 04:00:12 AM

  Very nice Molly !  It is now in good hands..   Oldtravler

Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: AZshot on May 16, 2022, 05:41:42 AM

I like the trigger guard's pointed ends.

Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: Dennis Glazener on May 16, 2022, 01:58:17 PM

Nice rifle.
Dennis

Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: Ken G on May 16, 2022, 02:57:45 PM

Thanks for sharing.

Ken

Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: Cades Cove Fiddler on May 16, 2022, 04:08:15 PM

 8) 8).. greetings, Molly and Al,.. !!! ... good to see you're still in the hunt and are having success as well,... !! ... knowing the history of this rifle, and a couple previous owners who have handled and examined it, I will concur with their attributions,... a couple "markers" that Wm Douglas used on many of his signed rifles are the pointed trigger-guard extensions, and well done poured nose caps,.. he also used mostly black walnut in gun stocking,... I have no idea why some old gunsmiths signed  some guns and didn't sign others, but comparing certain features, we can be comfortable attributing their work,... Well done,.. !!! ... regards,... CCF

Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: Molly on May 17, 2022, 12:06:42 AM

Just a PS...

You meet the nicest people in this hobby.   :)

Title: Re: One you all Know? TN? Wm Douglas
Post by: scottmc on May 17, 2022, 01:33:14 AM

I had that rifle in my hand a couple of weeks ago as we compared it to my signed Douglas which is quite different in many respects so perhaps mine is the other one from Sullivan or Campbell county.  Despite all of that, I near fell in love with the rifle that is now yours.  Very nice, slim long rifle with a great nose cap.  Cherish her!