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January 15th, 2010, 10:21 PM #1
Need a Civil War long guns expert
Hi,
I'm looking for a reputable expert on long guns of the Civil War.
I have in my possession a Maynard long gun made in 1859 that appears to have been modified (I've done a little research, and apparently this gun began life as a breech action carbine, but was later modded into a 20 gauge shotgun).
I'd love to find an appraisal expert for it somewhere within a reasonable distance from King of Prussia, PA.
Anyone have any suggestions?I carry a gun not to take lives, but to keep mine from being taken.
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January 15th, 2010, 10:59 PM #2
Re: Need a Civil War long guns expert
Bob Hoyt, Fairfield, PA. He has the Freischutz Shop there.
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January 15th, 2010, 11:04 PM #3
Re: Need a Civil War long guns expert
Fairfield is quite a hike from King of Prussia.
Anyone closer?I carry a gun not to take lives, but to keep mine from being taken.
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Re: Need a Civil War long guns expert
Check with the National Park Service at Valley Forge or Gettysburg. They probably have contact information for experts on historical firearms.
HTH,
Dale
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January 17th, 2010, 01:05 PM #5
Re: Need a Civil War long guns expert
The civil war museums in Harrisburg or Philadelphia are great resources.
If you are gong through Hell, keep going.--Winston Churchill
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January 17th, 2010, 01:32 PM #6
Re: Need a Civil War long guns expert
Maynard actually made three shotguns. Sounds like yours might be the First Model - look like this?
http://www.pbase.com/halp/maynard_shotgun
compare here:
http://www.a-gun.com/GUNINFO.CFM?pro...=2&do=category
You might want to snag a copy of this catalog -
http://cgi.ebay.com/Maynard-Breechlo...item5638446cb6
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