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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: steg49 on August 24, 2020, 05:56:28 PM

Title: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: steg49 on August 24, 2020, 05:56:28 PM

I have a light bench gun with a 45 cal 1 1/8 inch barrel.  I was told that the barrel was make by Brazine but I'm not sure of the spelling.  I would like to look up more info. on the barrel but need help with the spelling of the name.  Probably active in the 1960's -1970's that is about when the rifle was made.  Thanks steg49

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: Hungry Horse on August 24, 2020, 06:15:33 PM

 I think Briesen might be a closer spelling.

  Hungry Horse

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: Kevin on August 24, 2020, 07:19:51 PM

Stego49,

I was half recalling a Ken Briesen as a maker of rifle barrels.  I then found a 2010 posting on a bulletin board for another type of shooting that indicated that he is/was from Western New York.  The same post mentioned him attending matches at Friendship.

Take Care,
Kevin

 

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: steg49 on August 24, 2020, 07:36:39 PM

Thanks so much that is what I was looking for.  steg49

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: heinz on August 24, 2020, 10:52:30 PM

Briesen barrels were very popular with bench gun shooters.  You probably have a keeper.  Does it havea false muzzle?

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: steg49 on August 24, 2020, 11:44:30 PM

No false muzzle, it was made as a cross stick buffalo rifle or at least that what I used it for.  Made here in California by William Cowgill who shot a lot at the Calif. State Muzzleloading Championships when it was held in Fresno.  Nice rifle, it will punch the 10 ring out when I'm not messing up.  steg49

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: Don Stith on August 25, 2020, 11:41:23 PM

My Bresien cross stick rifle had a false muzzle.  Surprised yours does not
Don

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: steg49 on August 26, 2020, 07:31:47 AM

Most likely the makes choice, the barrel is not drill for the false muzzle. steg49

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: Hungry Horse on August 26, 2020, 06:35:09 PM

Steg49 good to hear another left coast shooter. I live in Lake County. Currently surrounded by fire, but not burned out yet. I hope you aren’t in one of the state hot spots.

  Hungry Horse

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: steg49 on August 26, 2020, 10:43:03 PM

Hungry Horse, glad your not burned out.  It came close here in Grass Valley but they controlled the fire at 700 acres.  I've been into BP shooting for 40+ years and still loving it. Keep your powder dry and out of the flames.  steg49

Title: Re: Identifying barrel maker Brazine?
Post by: Bob Roller on September 12, 2020, 10:08:01 PM

Ken Bresein was from Warsaw NY and made fine barrels foe muzzle loaders and
single shot Schuetzen rifles.I visited him in 1987 and ordered a 38 caliber bullet barrel and traded
a custom  Schuetzen rifle lock and trigger for it.It was a bolster breech and false muzzle light rifle
barrel.I did make a rifle and it shot well but sold it like all the rest I once had.
Ken Bresein is now deceased for several years.
Bob Roller