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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: dpw21562 on September 12, 2019, 05:19:35 PM

Title: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: dpw21562 on September 12, 2019, 05:19:35 PM

I got this rifle a while ago, inlays missing, fore end in bad shape pieces out, broken, and cracked. I got it presentable but have no idea of it's origin . The previous owner said his uncle had it for a good while, that it had been owned by an Indian in Arkansas . It is a walnut stock, 53 1/4" OAL, barrel is 38" - 15/16 flat to flat, and mikes at .374 weighing in at 11 lb, 12 oz.

Any ideas ? On the lock it looks like two Roman numerals I joined bt an arrow to maybe represent an "H" and the barrel has the letters B J B with dots on each side of the letters.
(https://i.ibb.co/fHpyMVM/IG-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/w4WPyZy)

(https://i.ibb.co/nPWSV9J/IG-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VwK8hR4)

(https://i.ibb.co/G9Mw3bY/IG-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZSgs1k4)

(https://i.ibb.co/T8W9mfk/IG-5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/58KbB06)

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: Mike Lyons on September 12, 2019, 05:37:15 PM

I can't see them.  Might want to rub some chalk on it or something. 

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: dpw21562 on September 12, 2019, 05:45:43 PM

Tried that with no luck, going to take it outside and try

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: rich pierce on September 12, 2019, 05:51:53 PM

Initials on a lock seldom indicate maker unless a good sized manufactory.

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: dpw21562 on September 12, 2019, 06:26:40 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/gFbNmvq/initials.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/dJDHX2n/lock.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

boy mouse names (https://babynamesetc.com/animal)

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: 8905c on September 17, 2019, 01:57:29 PM

"H" on the lock, with the arrow, is the mark of John Briggs Hixson, Antrim, Ohio. See Gunsmiths of Ohio, by Don Hutslar.
By the way, nice old rifle.
8905c

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: Tanselman on September 17, 2019, 07:36:16 PM

Initials seem to be "B H B," or possibly "B A B." While the gun may be from Ohio, with the diamond inlays on forestock and a couple of non-standard inlays in other locations, plus no flange on the rear pipe, it looks like it might have a more southern origin. Shelby Gallien

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: dpw21562 on September 25, 2019, 05:33:14 PM

Just checked with a new magnifier and middle letter is definitely a "J" .

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: Shreckmeister on September 25, 2019, 06:58:24 PM

I see H as well. 

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: Shreckmeister on September 25, 2019, 07:06:14 PM

Here is what that lock looks like in better condition and from an Anderson Lamb rifle, so I think southern.




(https://i.ibb.co/RgjJVJJ/lock.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: dpw21562 on September 26, 2019, 01:29:02 AM

A couple more with different light and angle
(https://i.ibb.co/NngPvtX/20190925-182147.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G3fL6nX)

upload image (https://imgbb.com/upload)

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: Bob McBride on September 26, 2019, 01:37:01 AM

BJF

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: dpw21562 on September 26, 2019, 01:43:16 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/Y2h9Dbc/20190925-182305.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nrj23R7)

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: Bob McBride on September 26, 2019, 01:48:02 AM

Oh I see. BFB it seems to be.

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: dpw21562 on September 26, 2019, 02:10:44 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/rM30jbM/20190925-190558.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wC7gkJC)

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: dpw21562 on September 26, 2019, 02:16:34 AM

I think it is. BFB now that I look closer.

Title: Re: Anybody Recognize These Initials
Post by: Daryl on October 03, 2019, 12:11:11 AM

Click on the picture - twice - to see it easily.