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Offline chuck

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Barrel Maker ID Help
« on: November 17, 2009, 01:18:54 AM »
I have a longrifle with a barrel that is stamped TRYON Phila on the top flat in the usual position. On a lower flat near the plug is stamped an elongated oval with the letters GR inside.  The barrel is 47 1/2" long and is swamped. The rifle could be from the 1820 to 1830 period. Anyone have an idea as to barrel maker?
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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: Barrel Maker ID Help
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 02:58:58 AM »
George and E. K. Tryon were commercial maker's of guns in Philadelphia PA. I think George retired in the 1840''s.  Edward joined the company in the late 1830's and retired in the 1860's.
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Re: Barrel Maker ID Help
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009, 05:28:09 PM »
Dennis,  thank you for the Tryon information, I would also like any information anyone may have on the GR stamp. Proofers mark or maker??
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