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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Shreckmeister on December 21, 2018, 08:56:50 PM

Title: S. Beig, Lancaster fowler
Post by: Shreckmeister on December 21, 2018, 08:56:50 PM

A friend recently came into possession of a long flintlock fowler with lock marked J. Beigs.  I've been able to find little on him.
Does anyone have knowledge of this maker?  I will not be able to post pics until after the holiday.

Title: Re: J. Beigs, Lancaster fowler
Post by: Ky-Flinter on December 22, 2018, 06:28:08 AM

American Firearms Makers, A. Merwyn Carey, lists "Beig S., about 1790. Gunsmith in Lancaster Co. PA, made Kentucky flintlock rifles."

American Gunsmiths, Frank M. Sellers, lists Beig, S., but no location is given.

Could the "J" actually be an "S"?

-Ron

Title: Re: S. Beigs, Lancaster fowler
Post by: Shreckmeister on December 23, 2018, 01:25:28 AM

Yes it is S Beigs. My apologies


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