gun Vs Letter

[OH Osthaus]

the letter arrived today, the hammer gun hasn't yet

but - the seller says 32" twist barrels (i have to assume he can measure) the letter says 30" twist - the number is not in the serialization book

there is no serial number on the barrels- the rib is correct, i think the serial numbered barrels came shortly after this one was made 1887/89 depending on the home page or letter

just trying to pin it down within the inspection period, i wasn't expecting a composed gun -

any thoughts, is this a common discrepancy or a red flag

[Dean Romig]

Rick, check-hook guns would have the serial number stamped in the left side of the locking lug. I wonder what the explanation might be for the missing serial number.

Some kind of oversight at Meriden... ?

[OH Osthaus]

not sure - but length mystery is solved - they are 32 from the factory

and Daniel Boone gifted the gun to Annie Oakley - ok maybe not

[charlie cleveland]

and another famous gun turns up.. nice gun ....charlie

[C.O.B.]

Daniel Boon was my great great uncle on my cousin Alberts side of the family.
All of Uncle Boon's guns were to come to me in a will he wrote on a bear hide. therefor the gun is rightfully mine so please forward ASAP

Please post pics when your new treasure arrives.

[Richard Flanders]

True story: there is a guy who lives in Eagle, Alaska, the prettiest village on the Yukon river - Jack Boone - who is a bonified relative of Dan'l himself. He had an excellent old fashioned dry goods store in Eagle when I worked there in 1990. Quite the character.

[charlie cleveland]

good to know old daniel is still alive and kicking...charlie