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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: L Meadows on October 25, 2018, 12:48:44 AM

Title: R Beckelheimer
Post by: L Meadows on October 25, 2018, 12:48:44 AM

This name sound familiar to anyone?
(https://preview.ibb.co/gf87Aq/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/eOyUOA)

(https://preview.ibb.co/g4ELfq/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kKs6Lq)

(https://preview.ibb.co/mgFhtA/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nEqFDA)

(https://preview.ibb.co/me0RLq/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nCb0fq)

(https://preview.ibb.co/nhHj6V/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fGUaDA)

(https://preview.ibb.co/caQkfq/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h7C96V)

Title: Re: R Beckelheimer
Post by: sdilts on October 25, 2018, 02:41:30 AM

Don't know if this is the same guy, but there was a Bob Beckelheimer that shot with our club in Tazewell, Va. back in the 70s. Best I remember he was from the Beckley WV area. He had one heck of a collection of Leonard Meadows rifles. The first swivel breech that I ever saw was one built by Meadows that Bob brought to the match.

Title: Re: R Beckelheimer
Post by: L Meadows on October 25, 2018, 03:27:24 AM

The name is the only markings on the barrel, .36 caliber 37 inches long. 54 inches overall. Maple stock with a small amount of curl. Waiting on bore condition. Think it's worth 450.00?

Title: Re: R Beckelheimer
Post by: rich pierce on October 26, 2018, 03:21:06 PM

When used custom guns like this come up for sale in our club, they often go in the $350-$450 range.  The fellas try to get as much for widows (often why such guns come up for sale, sadly) as much as possible while moving it along.  A lot depends on what folks are looking for.  Generally such guns are not dream guns but are likely good shooters, well made, but not especially special.

Title: Re: R Beckelheimer
Post by: L Meadows on October 27, 2018, 12:38:26 AM

Thanks Rich, that description describes this gun perfectly. Seems to be a decent gun, but the more I look at it the more I can't get past that huge patch box!