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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Shreckmeister on October 19, 2023, 03:40:54 PM

Title: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on October 19, 2023, 03:40:54 PM

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Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: mbriggs on October 19, 2023, 04:07:15 PM
Rob,
That looks great. I have seen two very similar Harper rifles here in N.C.  I have a fancy patchbox rifle by Edward's son, John Harper.

The Harper's worked at Harper's crossroads in Chatham County.  Their longrifles are from the Bear Creek School, but folkier than their neighbors the Kennedy's.  Please reach out to me if you ever decide to sell it. Thanks for posting it.

Michael Briggs
mbriggs@callcoverage.com
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on October 19, 2023, 05:38:31 PM
Hi Mike, I posted it for a friend. It’s not mine. I wish it were.
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: JTR on October 19, 2023, 05:50:50 PM
Wow! How cool is that!
I've never seen such a thing.
Thanks for posting the pictures. John
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: jdm on October 19, 2023, 06:13:02 PM
That is one cool rifle !  Like JTR this is my first. Thank your friend for letting us see it. 

     Did you get my PM on the question you sent ??   Jim
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Hungry Horse on October 19, 2023, 07:01:42 PM
 Is that trigger guard made from one piece? I saw a similar guard on a gun purported to be from Mississippi, years ago. It was a much later percussion backaction lock affair, but the hardware was simple, unforgettable, and very well made. Thanks for the great pictures.

Hungry Horse
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: DaveM on October 19, 2023, 07:09:38 PM
Wow, that is unique! I like it. Is that a “faux” wood patchbox? The style looks like a tribute to early guns?
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Avlrc on October 19, 2023, 09:12:45 PM
WOW.
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on October 19, 2023, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: DaveM on October 19, 2023, 07:09:38 PM
Wow, that is unique! I like it. Is that a “faux” wood patchbox? The style looks like a tribute to early guns?

Yes, it’s a faux wood patch box
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on October 19, 2023, 09:19:25 PM
Quote from: jdm on October 19, 2023, 06:13:02 PM
That is one cool rifle !  Like JTR this is my first. Thank your friend for letting us see it. 

     Did you get my PM on the question you sent ??   Jim

I don’t see a message from you, Jim
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: jdm on October 19, 2023, 09:36:43 PM
PM sent again with pictures  Jim
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: monro1066 on October 19, 2023, 09:50:12 PM
That just so neat ...........
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: AZshot on October 20, 2023, 05:07:59 AM
To me, they made some of the most unique NC rifles, very different from just about everything else. Thanks for showing it.
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Buck on October 20, 2023, 12:24:44 PM
Rob,

Great gun, you’ve been keeping it interesting lately. Suzkat life support!

Noel
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Howard on October 22, 2023, 10:01:02 PM
I have seen this rifle years ago at the Tenn. Show in Clinton if I remember right before the repair. Nice rifle!
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on October 22, 2023, 10:07:13 PM
Quote from: Howard on October 22, 2023, 10:01:02 PM
I have seen this rifle years ago at the Tenn. Show in Clinton if I remember right before the repair. Nice rifle!
What did they repair?
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Buck on October 23, 2023, 01:16:10 PM
Rob,

Looks like there's a repair on top of the lock and in front of the lock plate.

Buck
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Howard on October 31, 2023, 12:20:05 AM
If I recall it was missing wood and it was percussion, or the lock was gone. I just can't recall but it was a wreck. I recognize the rifle by the way the stock was made. this is a neat rifle.
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Shreckmeister on October 31, 2023, 01:38:40 AM
I’m told this rifle was never in Tennessee at a gun show. Could there be another?
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: B.Barker on October 31, 2023, 04:54:12 AM
I think those funky rifles like that are really cool. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Howard on October 31, 2023, 02:17:58 PM
If this rifle wasn't at Clinton Tenn. then this is its twin. It is hard to forget a great rifle like this.
Title: Re: Edward Harper rifle
Post by: Mike Brooks on October 31, 2023, 06:19:11 PM
There are several of them pictured in Bill Ivey's book