Gun and knife maker Robert Bishop

[Gabe]

Hi, this is my first post to this forum.  I'm looking for any info on Robert Bishop made guns and knives.   He was in Petersburg , Il from 1840s to 1880s I believe.  My Dad is retiring from farming this year and he has always wanted something from Bishop---we live in Petersburg.   Any info on Bisho

[Avlrc]

Curt Johnson has 3 pages on him in "Gunmakers of Illinois". Volume I.

http://www.amazon.com/Gunmakers-Illinois-Longrifle-Curtis-Johnson/dp/0873871006

[Gabe]

I talked to Curt this week.   Looking for tips on how to find a Bishop rifle-- any tips much appreciated!

[Avlrc]

You might try, going to some of the Mid-Western Antique Gun Shows. The aolrc is having a show in Newark Ohio Sept. 28. Go there and hand out a card with your name and contact to every person behind a table. I would not be surprised if you  got a lead. Do a google search everyday, it is funny how things just pop up. Put a wanted add here on ALR.

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=3202.0

[Gabe]

Thank you-- good ideas!

[Avlrc]

You are welcome.  Did you go to the Prairie State Longrifle Show in August? They have another one February 21 & 22. Someone there should know the whereabouts of a rifle made by that fellow.