Some quick shots of a Wesson Arms. This was another early design that had an impact on many other makers to come, including Charles Parker. Estimates of total production are roughly 219 units. Wesson doubles were quite pricey for their day 1867-1870, "$175 for the standard grade and $275 for the deluxe grade" (Roy Jinks- S&W Historian) , said to have been made in two grades, but in reality each are quite unique, and those I've seen, of equal build quality.
Interesting Daniel Baird Wesson patents include US#79,434 Dec 9, 1867; US#78,847 June 9, 1868 & US#114,374 May 2, 1871. These innovations ran the gambit of removable locks, to improvements of breech loading locking mechanisms and shell extraction systems. During the three years of production they utilized the Stokes lock US#84,314 Nov 24, 1868. Wesson sold the remaining parts and equipment to Charles Parker in 1870 as the business folded. I still feel the shape of the Stevens action is somewhat reminiscent. I believe Dave is correct, throughout this era there was a lot of "borrowing" of ideas.
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