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Offline Majorjoel

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S. Russell Jackson Miss
« on: September 21, 2014, 01:38:29 PM »
Over the weekend I ran across an old gun barrel that was stamped with this makers name and locale. The barrel was approx 35-36" long, full octagon straight with an under rib and two r/r thimbles. Also had twin staples and would have been for a two keyed halfstock similar to the Hawken style rifle.  Has anyone any information about this gunsmith; S. Russell from Jackson Mississippi?   
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Joel Hall

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Re: S. Russell Jackson Miss
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2014, 04:08:05 PM »
Major Joel, There was a Col. Samuel Russell who served at Vicksburg, don't know if it could be same person, I've lived in Jackson for 72 years, I would be interested in your barrel if you willing to dispose of it.....Carl
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Re: S. Russell Jackson Miss
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2014, 06:28:42 AM »
Majorjoel, I can give you some info on him as soon as I dig it out. Look closely for an A before the S. His name is Andrew S. Russell.
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Offline Majorjoel

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Re: S. Russell Jackson Miss
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2014, 04:17:51 PM »
Oakridge, I look forward to hearing back from you! Carl, PM sent.......Joel
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Re: S. Russell Jackson Miss
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2014, 08:49:44 PM »
In the 1850 Federal Census  for Hinds Mississippi, Andrew Russell is listed as a gunsmith,age 37 . Born in Kentucky.
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