Author Topic: M. Hale signed .32 cal rifle  (Read 2248 times)

tim973

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M. Hale signed .32 cal rifle
« on: November 10, 2018, 06:47:03 PM »
Looking for any info on this rifle. Lock is signed Josh Golcher barrel is signed M. Hale. I did find an Ohio rifle maker Michael Hale with no dates and a Pennsylvania rifle maker Mathias Hale 1819.



















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Re: M. Hale signed .32 cal rifle
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2018, 06:33:05 AM »
 Michael Hale of Ohio.  I had one of his rifles and seen a couple others. On all of them I seen they  had that same  X marking on the rear sight.
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tim973

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Re: M. Hale signed .32 cal rifle
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2018, 03:50:05 AM »
Thanks Avlrc

FlintlockJay

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Re: M. Hale signed .32 cal rifle
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2022, 04:43:31 PM »
I just discovered this webste, and in doing so answered a question I have had for at least 35 years. The gun shown made by M. Hale has the exact same stamp on the barrel as a longrifle I own. It also has the odd "confederate flag" design on the rear site. I was never able to read mine as it is so worn but this made my day. I will be watching often now,