H Slocomb Plains Rifle

[UncleBob]

   There is a percussion plains rifle coming up for auction, but I cannot seem to find anything about its maker; Looks to be H ? Slocomb on he barrel. There is the name 'SLOCUM, of Brooklyn 1863' listed as an American manufacturer in 'Old Guns and Pistols', by Noel Boston, but that is all I have.

[mr. no gold]

Hardin Slocomb was a Massachussets maker in the first half of the 1800s. His work was quite good and some of his work traveled west with the pioneers.
Dick

[OLUT]

Dick nailed it...  Swinney shows virtually the same signature on page 1473  for a Harding Slocomb flintlock. He is listed in Worchester, Ma around 1820 to 1824, then Albany, NY 1824-1825, and finally Homer, NY 1828 to 1863 ( several different phonetic spellings are seen for him)

OLUT

[UncleBob]

  Thanks Guys, I'll put a bid on! I'll let you know how I do.

[UncleBob]

Well, I got it.  When I get my hands on it, I'll do some more photos. Needs some repair to the stock behind the lock.

[Steve Collward]

  Nice find on the Slocomb rifle with script signature.  Thought you might want to see another example of a Slocomb rifle, but with a Homer marked barrel.
This rifle has a 28" barrel, approximately .34 cal. Overall length is 43 1/2".

[UncleBob]

    Some photos of the Slocomb rifle! The damage to the woodwork has occurred due to the stock acquiring a bend to the left, possibly due to incorrectly seasoned wood (Walnut?) or years of sitting on its butt! 52 1/4" overall length; 37 !/2" barrel and about a 3/8 bore. I've yet to give the bore a good clean!

[mr. no gold]

Great gun!! Good for you on bringing it home. Thank you for posting the photos. The New England makers built guns with an 'English flair' which differed somewhat from the PA Germanic work. Somehow they just look cleaner and more stylish than the latter to my eye.
Dick

[UncleBob]

Couple of pictures of the l/h side, as requested!

[Craig Wilcox]

Really looks built for comfort as well as style.

Agree with Dick that these are easier on the eye than the "Germanic" ones.

Will you restore it to "shooting" condition, or just do a little cleaning and display it?  Doesn't appear to need much cleaning at all - beautiful piece!

[Bob Roller]

Great gun!! Good for you on bringing it home. Thank you for posting the photos. The New England makers built guns with an 'English flair' which differed somewhat from the PA Germanic work. Somehow they just look cleaner and more stylish than the latter to my eye.
Dick

Another"Thank you" for posting this rifle.I have always had a strong preference for these Eastern rifles and the few I have made show this as well with the exception of my last build which was a 58 caliber flintlock,fullstock with some Swiss influence.
Bob Roller