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Offline Don Stith

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Morphys April 27 auction
« on: March 26, 2021, 06:42:38 PM »
There are some interesting long rifles shown in the April 27 auction.  I don't know how valid their pricing is and the 20% buyers premium scares me. It doesn't cost anything to look though.  Any pieces you especially like?
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2021, 07:32:24 PM »
I like the look of Lot 3019 Hudson Valley Fowler with the wrist repair. However, the estimate looks very low for one of these, which is a glaring red flag for me.
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2021, 07:32:38 PM »
Don, I like the J&S Hawken marked big percussion fullstock rifle that appears like the lock was originally flint. Heck of a big strong gun suitable for going west.
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2021, 07:41:32 PM »
Quote from: WESTbury on March 26, 2021, 07:32:24 PM
I like the look of Lot 3019 Hudson Valley Fowler with the wrist repair. However, the estimate looks very low for one of these, which is a glaring red flag for me.

Great reason Not to bid on it!  ;D
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2021, 07:50:29 PM »
Quote from: JTR on March 26, 2021, 07:41:32 PM
Quote from: WESTbury on March 26, 2021, 07:32:24 PM
I like the look of Lot 3019 Hudson Valley Fowler with the wrist repair. However, the estimate looks very low for one of these, which is a glaring red flag for me.
Great reason Not to bid on it!  ;D

Roger that! Can't think of a better reason.
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2021, 03:44:03 AM »
Quote from: WESTbury on March 26, 2021, 07:32:24 PM
I like the look of Lot 3019 Hudson Valley Fowler with the wrist repair. However, the estimate looks very low for one of these, which is a glaring red flag for me.

I like it.  I don't love it , but do like it.   
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2021, 05:18:25 AM »
One thing with the lock that stands out is that the border engraved line is set back very far from the edge of the lockplate. Possibly a low quality Liege lock.
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2021, 05:27:53 AM »
Quote from: Avlrc on March 28, 2021, 03:44:03 AM
Quote from: WESTbury on March 26, 2021, 07:32:24 PM
I like the look of Lot 3019 Hudson Valley Fowler with the wrist repair. However, the estimate looks very low for one of these, which is a glaring red flag for me.

I like it.  I don't love it , but do like it.

I wish there were more photos, like tang carving.
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2021, 05:39:09 AM »
Quote from: rich pierce on March 28, 2021, 05:27:53 AM
Quote from: Avlrc on March 28, 2021, 03:44:03 AM
Quote from: WESTbury on March 26, 2021, 07:32:24 PM
I like the look of Lot 3019 Hudson Valley Fowler with the wrist repair. However, the estimate looks very low for one of these, which is a glaring red flag for me.

I like it.  I don't love it , but do like it.

I wish there were more photos, like tang carving.

Rich--They would probably supply more photos to an interested party. I've gotten them for other Lots from time to time. Just call customer service.
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2021, 03:45:40 PM »
 This what your talking about?

  https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/Category/Flintlock-1100.html

   Tim C.
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2021, 04:52:20 PM »
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Offline Don Stith

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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2021, 11:46:38 PM »
I think the A Daniels swivel breech is the prettiest of the bunch
 Wish I could afford it
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Offline Daniel Coats

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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2021, 12:12:31 AM »


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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2021, 03:36:32 AM »
Pretty nice J Sheets ( John) only has a $500 bid on it. Lot#3041
« Last Edit: April 08, 2021, 03:39:35 AM by flinchrocket »
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Offline Stoner creek

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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2021, 03:54:01 AM »
That won’t last long.
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2021, 04:20:29 AM »
From the description, it sounds like the only thing Sheets is the name on the barrel....
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Offline Don Stith

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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2021, 02:53:51 PM »
Judging from the early bids, I am not the only one that liked the swivel breech
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2021, 04:43:37 PM »
Quote from: Don Stith on April 16, 2021, 02:53:51 PM
Judging from the early bids, I am not the only one that liked the swivel breech
Don
Definitely not! I even tried my luck but had been outbid in minutes...
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #18 on: April 27, 2021, 04:03:08 PM »
Quote from: Don Stith on April 16, 2021, 02:53:51 PM
Judging from the early bids, I am not the only one that liked the swivel breech
Don


This gun was nicely discussed on ALR in 2016 and caught my eye. We drove down from New Hampshire to Morphy's to inspect the gun on Friday and then I did on-line bidding. Somebody must have left a BIG " pre-bid maximum", as each of my bids was immediately over-bid. The auction starts shortly, so I went in to re- bid enough to get this beauty (my wife's urging). I just got this notice .... Bill Paton will need to figure out who withdrew this gun, so he can study it further for his seminal work on flintlock swivel breech guns

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Offline Don Stith

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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #19 on: April 27, 2021, 11:54:37 PM »
Can someone direct me to the 201 ALR discussion of this swivel breech
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Offline Don Stith

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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #20 on: April 27, 2021, 11:56:10 PM »
Meant the 2016 discussion
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Offline WESTbury

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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #21 on: April 28, 2021, 12:24:36 AM »
Don---Try May 02, 2016 post by davebozell
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #22 on: April 28, 2021, 12:42:16 AM »
Quote from: WESTbury on April 28, 2021, 12:24:36 AM
Don---Try May 02, 2016 post by davebozell

Don, if you check WESTbury''s link, you'll see that you had actually participated in this discussion. Indeed on May 04 , 2016 you apparently wrote that "It is not for sale ..., " and then you give the 60 year providence of this Daniels'  # 7 swivel breech gun. I'm away from home and my access to details is limited, but   
 I hope WESTbury guides you back to this chain
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Offline Don Stith

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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #23 on: April 28, 2021, 04:59:19 AM »
Guess I am too dense to find this post. Any help anybody?
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Re: Morphys April 27 auction
« Reply #24 on: April 28, 2021, 05:40:36 AM »
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