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Offline Skirmisher

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H. Bishop
« on: May 21, 2017, 12:54:16 AM »
Does anyone have any information on H. Bishop of Charles Town, Virginia (Now West Virginia)?  I bought today a signed percussion long rifle by this maker.  It is stocked in a plain wood, possibly cherry, and is unadorned except for a 4-piece, engraved patch box with 3 piercings.  Typically Virginia in design.  The lock is marked Heldwell Warranted.
Any info is appreciated.
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Online Dennis Glazener

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Re: H. Bishop
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2017, 01:08:02 AM »
Avlrc probably has info on him, he usually checks in but you might want to send him a PM. Photos would be helpful.
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Re: H. Bishop
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2017, 02:15:53 AM »
Thanks.  I need to figure out how to post photos!
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Re: H. Bishop
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2017, 02:22:42 AM »
Let's see if a picture or two will post...

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Re: H. Bishop
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2017, 02:44:10 AM »
That worked.  Here is another.


how to upload photo
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Re: H. Bishop
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2017, 05:05:13 PM »
Henderson Bishop . Charles  Town 1808-1873.  A picture of one of his rifles on page 61 of  "Gunsmiths of West Virginia"  by Whisker. It is signed J. H. Bishop.
« Last Edit: May 21, 2017, 05:08:57 PM by Avlrc »
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Re: H. Bishop
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2017, 06:27:36 PM »
Thank you so much.  The signature in this instance is applied with individual letter stamps, and a "J" is not visible.  It is a graceful, nice pointing rifle, about .32 caliber.  The full stock holds the barrel with flat brass keys, not pins.
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