Earliest "Hinge Pin" Lifter

[Mark Ray]

In my Zeal to have an entry in "Parkers Found", I ask this group the following, as it has been suggested that the first known "Hinge Pin" lifter is serial # 5548. I own #5392 , 10 gauge, $125 Grade Lifter, that was completed on April 16, 1875, under the March 23rd 1875 Patent. (these guys did NOT fool around on a re-tool!). And It is indeed a recessed hinge pin gun.

Anyone have or know of an earlier one?

[Brian Dudley]

Then submit your gun to Parkers Found.

[Mark Ray]

Then submit your gun to Parkers Found.

Thanks Brian! I am a belt and suspenders guy!.....I didnt know where that later number came from, as this is not a current “entry” in Parker’s found.

I will submit the gun!!