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Offline Hurricane ( of Virginia)

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ALR Museum Master Gunsmith: Rowe, Nathaniel...Emmitsburg, MD
« on: March 04, 2011, 10:43:17 PM »
Many think and refer to Nathaniel Rowe as the last of the major ( Golden Age) master gunsmiths. Know to have been the apprentice of master gunsmith John Armstrong, this particular signed longrifle is very similar to a "classic" Armstrong which today often commands a six figure price at auction. Clearly the teacher was superior in imparting his skills to the apprentice who also get an A+. Rowe worked into the late 19th C.

We proudly present "Nathaniel Rowe.>

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http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=15105.0

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Re: ALR Museum Master Gunsmith: Rowe, Nathaniel...Emmitsburg, MD
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2011, 10:58:39 PM »
This rifle is downright gorgeous! Interesting rear sight. Looks like a  peep sight from the picture. I'd love to see more details.
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Re: ALR Museum Master Gunsmith: Rowe, Nathaniel...Emmitsburg, MD
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2011, 11:12:37 PM »
Wow!  First time I ever saw an original peep sight.  Looks like it was well taken care of.

Thanks for sharing the photos.
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Re: ALR Museum Master Gunsmith: Rowe, Nathaniel...Emmitsburg, MD
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2011, 06:07:11 AM »
Beautiful rifle, the sight not only looks like a peep sight but a ghost ring.  I guess nothing is new.  It would be interesting to look at various styles of longrifle sights. How about a pic looking down the sight?
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Re: ALR Museum Master Gunsmith: Rowe, Nathaniel...Emmitsburg, MD
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2011, 07:12:42 AM »
WOW, great gun and addition to the museum!
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