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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: smokinbuck on October 08, 2020, 02:01:55 AM

Title: Identification / location
Post by: smokinbuck on October 08, 2020, 02:01:55 AM

Looking for any information on a builder "J Spangle". Clearly engraved on a nicely done half stock.
Thanks in advance,
Mark

Title: Re: Identification / location
Post by: Tanselman on October 08, 2020, 06:26:20 AM

We need to see the gun to determine which Spangle it was made by. Could be Jacob Spangle of PA, or possibly Joshua Spangle of IN. If engraved rather than stamped, I'd think maybe the PA gunsmith.  Shelby Gallien

Title: Re: Identification / location
Post by: smokinbuck on October 09, 2020, 01:21:56 AM

Shelby,
I don't have the rifle here to photograph but the signature is definitely engraved. If Pennsylvania do you know where?
Thanks

Title: Re: Identification / location
Post by: Tanselman on October 09, 2020, 07:06:05 AM

I think he worked at Liverpool in Perry Co., PA.  Shelby Gallien

Title: Re: Identification / location
Post by: smokinbuck on October 09, 2020, 12:51:44 PM

Thank you for your help, it is appreciated, as usual.
Mark