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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: flintlock hunter on January 02, 2025, 08:46:58 PM

Title: Help identify.
Post by: flintlock hunter on January 02, 2025, 08:46:58 PM

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I had this rifle brought into the shop the other day for a little repair, and I’m not familiar with the style or the maker. It’s stamped A CHAMNESS has a 15/16 inch by 35 3/4 inch barrel, walnut stock and a copper front sight. Any help would be appreciated. Barry

Title: Re: Help identify.
Post by: Tanselman on January 03, 2025, 12:04:26 AM

Your rifle was made by Anthony Chamness here in Indiana at Elwood in Madison County. He was a late gunsmith, as the "heaviness" of your rifles shows, starting to work about 1858 in Elwood and working into the early 1900s. His father, Micajah Chamness, was a gunsmith who taught him the trade, and both men were expert target shooters, unbeatable in their area. If you want more information on him, Jeff Jaeger's new book, "Indiana Gunmakers,' has much more background information. 

Shelby Gallien

Title: Re: Help identify.
Post by: flintlock hunter on January 03, 2025, 02:20:54 AM

Thank you for the information.