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J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« on: July 07, 2022, 09:47:55 PM »
Good afternoon. I am brand new here so excuse my ignorance. I have a question for those in the know. I bought a muzzleloader a few months ago from a local gun store here in Montana. The rifle is a caplock, full stock, curly maple, brass furniture and has a patch box on the stock. The barrel is octagon and it is marked “J Henry Boulton Pa”. Please see the attached photo. My question … original? Any information would be incredible. Thank you!


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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2022, 09:54:28 PM »


I found this on a gun builder “J Henry” from the same town in PA

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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2022, 09:56:33 PM »
Can't say anyhting about the rifle without seeing more of it other than a little piece of barrel, but one thing I can tell you for 100% certain is that the marking there is entirely a modern addition, sorry to say.
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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2022, 10:02:35 PM »
I agree, I was going to say the same thing. No question.
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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2022, 10:02:55 PM »
WHAT  Eric said. J Henry  was long dead  before that barrell had his name on it.
« Last Edit: July 07, 2022, 10:29:38 PM by jdm »
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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2022, 10:09:50 PM »
Thank you! That’s all I needed to know guys!

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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2022, 11:53:06 PM »
Most likely done with a Dremel tool.
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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2022, 01:18:02 AM »
From the single view posted, we cannot tell if the rifle is a re-marked original rifle, or a modern rifle. The barrel marking is definitely not a commercial mark for a modern black powder rifle. It might be worth posting additional pictures of the rifle including: 1) a good view of both the front and back sides showing full butt out to about 8" past lock plate area, and 2) a full view of front side showing entire gun, so we can tell you what you really have. The gun may still be a worthwhile antique rifle, just carrying a modern/recent barrel mark that may, or may not, be valid for the rifle.

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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2022, 10:38:25 PM »
Henk... I just sent you a private message.
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Re: J Henry Boulton PA Rifle
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2022, 10:43:50 PM »
I think it's a modern barrel too
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