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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Skirmisher on May 21, 2017, 12:54:16 AM

Title: H. Bishop
Post by: Skirmisher on May 21, 2017, 12:54:16 AM

Does anyone have any information on H. Bishop of Charles Town, Virginia (Now West Virginia)?  I bought today a signed percussion long rifle by this maker.  It is stocked in a plain wood, possibly cherry, and is unadorned except for a 4-piece, engraved patch box with 3 piercings.  Typically Virginia in design.  The lock is marked Heldwell Warranted.
Any info is appreciated.

Title: Re: H. Bishop
Post by: Dennis Glazener on May 21, 2017, 01:08:02 AM

Avlrc probably has info on him, he usually checks in but you might want to send him a PM. Photos would be helpful.
Dennis

Title: Re: H. Bishop
Post by: Skirmisher on May 21, 2017, 02:15:53 AM

Thanks.  I need to figure out how to post photos!

Title: Re: H. Bishop
Post by: Skirmisher on May 21, 2017, 02:22:42 AM

Let's see if a picture or two will post...
(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpreview.ibb.co%2FbH4soF%2F1495322313940_1807784594.jpg&hash=c7add87662a5315923266455bdfcb8c6fb5fd5bb) (http://ibb.co/jkbivv)
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Title: Re: H. Bishop
Post by: Skirmisher on May 21, 2017, 02:44:10 AM

That worked.  Here is another.
(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpreview.ibb.co%2FgzFtvv%2FIM%2C+onG_20170520_181701266.jpg&hash=03512d60c3f813e36b07973f3169dcf9bff1bf25) (http://ibb.co/dQwcNa)

how to upload photo (http://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: H. Bishop
Post by: Avlrc on May 21, 2017, 05:05:13 PM

Henderson Bishop . Charles  Town 1808-1873.  A picture of one of his rifles on page 61 of  "Gunsmiths of West Virginia"  by Whisker. It is signed J. H. Bishop.

Title: Re: H. Bishop
Post by: Skirmisher on May 21, 2017, 06:27:36 PM

Thank you so much.  The signature in this instance is applied with individual letter stamps, and a "J" is not visible.  It is a graceful, nice pointing rifle, about .32 caliber.  The full stock holds the barrel with flat brass keys, not pins.
Skirmisher