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Unread 09-17-2012, 12:20 AM   #1
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Here is a very interesting 12 GA. H. Goodman shotgun that was made for a River Boat Captain out of St. Louis, Mo. in 1877.If someone is familar with this gentleman i would like to here from you. Thanks Thomas
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What a cool looking gun Thomas!! Are those the two hammers exposed? What a concept. Good luck with your search.
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Angel: Yes those are the hammers.It is one of 4 guns that this gun maker made. The River Boat Captain was a Civil War Veteran that had ordered this to be made after he came back. Thanks Thomas
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What are the specs? Show us the breech end of the bbls, I want to see how they attach to the frame. Thanks Thomas..
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Angel: I don,t own the gun as of yet. I just took some pictures of it and need to do some investigating before we close the deal. It came in to the gun show this past week end and the gentleman that owns it is the great grandson of the River Boat Captain. thanks Thomas
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Hope you get it!!
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All I can say is: Wow
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Whoever started the saying. "They sure dont make em like that anymore" must of been talking about that gun. It is really interesting.
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Brent: we should be closing the deal real soon and I can't wait. I need to find out as much as I can about this gun builder. I sure would like to see some of hie other work.Thanks Thomas
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