Author Topic: O.M. Dixon (Attributed) 090208-4  (Read 11323 times)

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O.M. Dixon (Attributed) 090208-4
« on: February 09, 2009, 08:26:34 PM »
This rifle also exhibited in "Unknown Brass Furniture"
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Length of Barrel = 39 7/8"

Total length of rifle = 55"

Weight = 8 lbs 9 oz

Caliber = 0.45"

Barrel width at Muzzle = 0.91"

Barrel width at mid point = 0.95"

Barrel width at Breach = 0.94"



May have been made in the 1830's

45 cal. and shoots good! 39 7/8? barrel, 55? overall @ 8lbs. 9oz. with tapered barrel (no swamp, if original length) I can make out a ?J.? on the barrel, but that is it, would welcome any additional info. others could provide.

Owners Comments:

I believe O. M Dixon, based on a picture in Mr. Brigg's literature, but I need to look at the signature again to try and make it out, very faint.










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