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pault5

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Is this a Young
« on: March 01, 2010, 11:24:06 PM »
I have is nice Kentucky & I have been told is a J.Young.  Can I get some opinions ?
Thanks Paul
 Here is the site;

http://s983.photobucket.com/albums/ae313/pault5_bucket/
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Offline flintriflesmith

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Re: Is this a Young
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2010, 01:54:34 AM »
There are probably lots of J. Youngs building rifles in the 19th century. Which one is this attributed to? In other words where was it supposed to have been made?
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pault5

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Re: Is this a Young
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2010, 01:58:45 AM »
Easton, I believe.
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scooter

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Re: Is this a Young
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2010, 04:42:10 AM »
I recall seeing several other J. Young/ Easton long rifles. I checked my Eastern PA lsit and was amazed to see I have nothing on this man--nothing at all. Even Sellers apparently could not find much of anything to plagiarize. But you are correct, c. 1820 or so, Easton area. Wonderful gun! I trust this will go in the library as it should. Such guns simply point out what Kindig said 50 years ago-- there is lots of work tyet tyo be done by those willing to undertake the research. If it's your, my heartiest congratulations!
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Is this a Young
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2010, 06:59:10 PM »
Wow, rifling is still great too.
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Re: Is this a Young
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2010, 10:34:25 PM »
Quote from: richpierce on March 02, 2010, 06:59:10 PM
Wow, rifling is still great too.

...and apparently not coned?
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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: Is this a Young
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2010, 11:52:10 PM »
Beautiful rifle in fabulous condition.  Sure wish the photos were larger...lots larger!
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Offline gusd

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Re: Is this a Young
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2010, 12:54:44 AM »
   Paul,  great looking lehigh rifle!!  Is that a brass ring around ram rod end & does
rod have a wedge to make the end flare??
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