Author Topic: Nicholas Shennefelt, Clarion PA (Read 2550 times)

Shreckmeister · « **on:** October 29, 2022, 11:01:28 PM »

I’ve been patiently waiting for the right rifle to come along. It shares characteristics with my ancestor William Shreckengost’s rifles. I’ve always believed that Nicholas was William’s master. They lived 20 miles apart and their families had known each other since the 1700s. He had 2 shops in Clarion County. One on Main St in Clarion and the other in Leatherwood, a tiny village outside of Clarion. Barrel stamped N Shennefelt Clarion PA.

mr. no gold · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2022, 11:18:46 PM »

My, my!!! That certainly is a fine rifle, Rob. It has it all; fine architecture, great attic condition, wonderful ornamentation and overall just a beautiful piece. That is one worth waiting for. Thank you for posting the great jpegs here. No one can look and this gun and not be impressed.
Dick

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2022, 11:45:37 PM »

Thanks Dick. One more off the bucket list.

Rajin cajun · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2022, 01:36:05 AM »

Very, very nice, Sir.

Bob

JTR · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2022, 07:07:37 AM »

You found a nice one there!
John

jdm · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2022, 05:05:03 PM »

Rob, I was afraid you ran out of bushes to beat.I'm glad you found this. This is a very pleasing rifle. It's always a plus to have a master and apprentice in your collection. You can certainly see similarity's . Plus I'm always a sucker for an eagle . Jim

mbriggs · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2022, 05:29:08 PM »

Way to go Rob, great find.

Michael

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2022, 04:26:54 PM »

yesterdayschild · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2022, 08:59:10 PM »

Very nice! Glad that you were able to obtain this beauty!

mr. no gold · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2022, 09:10:55 PM »

Beautiful! Glitters like a Christmas tree. Thank you for the new photos; it cleaned up wonderfully.
Dick

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2022, 09:51:21 PM »

Thanks, I think I'll knock back that glossy Simonize paste wax with some Renaissance tonight.

jdm · « **Reply #11 on:** November 01, 2022, 04:43:09 AM »

The condition is outstanding. To not have any missing inlays on a piece this old is a rarity in it's self. May sometime you can take a picture of this rifle next to one of William's Jim

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #12 on:** November 01, 2022, 07:28:56 PM »

Quote from: jdm on November 01, 2022, 04:43:09 AM

The condition is outstanding. To not have any missing inlays on a piece this old is a rarity in it's self. May sometime you can take a picture of this rifle next to one of William's Jim

I will definitely do that.

JTR · « **Reply #13 on:** November 01, 2022, 09:58:08 PM »

What a beauty! Well done!
John

rsherman · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2022, 04:37:58 AM »

What a beautiful local (to me) rifle! Thanks for posting it!

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2022, 06:04:20 AM »

Thanks Randy

Buck · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2022, 01:14:08 PM »

Rob,

That's a smoker, congrats brother.

Buck

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2022, 04:15:17 PM »

Quote from: Buck on November 03, 2022, 01:14:08 PM

Rob,

That's a smoker, congrats brother.

Buck

Thanks Noel

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2023, 03:38:56 PM »

Majorjoel · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2023, 05:51:53 PM »

Rob, I was going to pay compliments to your very fine rifle and just about used the words "Smok'n HOT find" until you posted that article above!!

Anyway, congrats on another gem in your collection! Joel

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2023, 06:51:38 PM »

Ha ha Joel. Thanks! You think it might have been one of them? It's possible.

RAT · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2023, 01:07:09 AM »

OK... off topic here...

I remember this area well. When I was 7 my parents moved the family to Pennsylvania. I grew up in DuBois (Clearfield county). My sister graduated from the college in Clarion. Our family doctor was named Shennefelt. I had a friend in school named Schrecengost. I think it was JR. high school. It was one of those parts of the country where everyone is related to everyone else.

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2023, 05:02:49 PM »

It’s hard to find anyone in this area who doesn’t have a relative named Shreckengost

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Author Topic: Nicholas Shennefelt, Clarion PA (Read 2550 times)