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ANYONE RECOGNIZE THIS MAKER

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George Sutton:
I recently purchased this rifle and don't know if the nameplate represents the maker or the original owner. The gun has a lot of Pittsburgh  influence but was purchased in Maine. I don't believe it's a recent build. No marks on the barrel or elsewhere. Any help will be appreciated.
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Stoner creek:
I’m not familiar with the maker but the style and engraving sure looks like a Johnson City Tennessee gun. It’s obviously contemporary. Maybe Randal Pierce will know.

Mike Brooks:

--- Quote from: Stoner creek on May 10, 2021, 09:23:47 PM ---I’m not familiar with the maker but the style and engraving sure looks like a Johnson City Tennessee gun. It’s obviously contemporary. Maybe Randal Pierce will know.

--- End quote ---
Looks like a Johnson City gun for sure.

Levy:
I owned one of the Johnson City guns at one time and the recipient's name was engraved in the silver oval on the barrel.  The makers name was engraved on one of the side flats.  I discussed this with Stoner at the Knoxville Show.  James Levy

Stoner creek:
I’m no handwriting expert but I see some similarities to this Lester Smith signature. If Lester made your gun, that would impact its value in a good way. I would try to find his name on the barrel somewhere. Smith died in 1970 so your hunch about its not being recent is very likely.

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