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Gunmaker "I Lore"

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5judge:
At this weekend's show in Dalton, Georgia, I acquired what I'd call a fusil with a likely Rifle Shoppe doglock. 38-inch .62 caliber smoothbore barrel. A friend, the seller, told me information under the barrel indicates it was fabricated for the 1992 movie "Last of the Mohicans", but appears not to have made the cut. With a serpent sideplate and broad arrow stampings, caliber and proportions, I presume it was intended represent an early trade fusil and to arm one of the Indian cast members. The lockplate is engraved with Queen Anne's cypher, a date "06" (1706) and the name of the putative modern craftsman who made it, "I LORE". The "I" could represent a "J", of course. Can anyone identify Mr. Lore? Thanks. 

Eric Kettenburg:
I think that might be Jeff Lore.  I met him 25+ years ago at the Ticonderoga events and I've talked to him a few times since.  He's up in New England although I have to admit I don't remember exactly where.  I know I talked to him within the last 10 years via email, but can't pinpoint exactly when.  Very nice guy and knowledgeable about the early stuff.

Bob Gerard:
Could you post a photo of the whole gun? Sounds like an interesting piece.

Robert Wolfe:
How about some more pics - that one is just a tease!

5judge:

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