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Bruce Miller Virtual Library - Antique American Firearms & Makers => Pennsylvania Long Arms Traditional Exhibits - (PA, MD, VA, WV) => WELCOME TO The Bruce Miller Virtual Library & Museum ---->> CLICK HERE TO ENTER <<---- => Baum, Samuel => Topic started by: nord on March 27, 2009, 03:50:52 PM
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Smoothrifle/Fowler by Samuel Baum, attributed.
Barrel; 49 ¾ inches long, smooth, tapered, 54 caliber. 1 1/8" at breech and 5/8" at muzzle.
Overall length; 64 inches.
Length of pull; 13 inches.
Width of Butt; 1 1/2 inches.
W. Ketland & Co. lock.
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Comments:
Who says those Upper Susquehanna rifles are not raised carved?
According to most, this gun doesn't exist, yet here it is. A hen's tooth, to be sure. A rare and wonderful Upper Susq gun. Not much I can say, except to add my voice to those who have already said 'Advance it to the Library'!