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Offline Rsl

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John Kirby of Tennessee
« on: May 10, 2018, 09:04:41 PM »
Any one heard of him. I have a nice rifle with his name on lock. Percussion with double set triggers. About 38cal. Any info would be appreciated.  Thanks rick
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Offline Hungry Horse

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Re: John Kirby of Tennessee
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2018, 09:24:06 PM »
The name on the lock is rarely the builder. Most likely a lock maker. If it’s hand engraved it might be the builder. If it’s a stamp, it highly unlikely to be the builder.

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Offline Rsl

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Re: John Kirby of Tennessee
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2018, 09:26:06 PM »
Looks hand stamped. 44" octagonal barrel. Will post some pixs.
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Offline Rsl

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Re: John Kirby of Tennessee
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2018, 09:27:17 PM »
Barrel stamped F 59
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Offline Cades Cove Fiddler

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Re: John Kirby of Tennessee
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2018, 04:59:48 PM »
 ??? ??? ???...  Rsl,... any photos yet,..??? .... we are waiting,......
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Offline Cades Cove Fiddler

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Re: John Kirby of Tennessee
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2018, 04:41:30 PM »
 ::) ::)... Sure would like to see some specs & photos of this gun,........ !!! .... just gonna fiddle-around till I do,.....

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Offline Bill Raby

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Re: John Kirby of Tennessee
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2018, 06:53:31 PM »
Isn't that the guy that made Jack Hinson's rifle? I'm probably wrong, but the name sounds familiar.
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