H. Goodman St. Louis Mo.

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

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

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

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[Angel Cruz]

What a cool looking gun Thomas!! Are those the two hammers exposed? What a concept. Good luck with your search.

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

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

[Angel Cruz]

What are the specs? Show us the breech end of the bbls, I want to see how they attach to the frame. Thanks Thomas..

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

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

[Angel Cruz]

Hope you get it!!

[Destry L. Hoffard]

All I can say is: Wow

[Brent Francis]

Whoever started the saying. "They sure dont make em like that anymore" must of been talking about that gun. It is really interesting.

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

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

[Dave Noreen]

Henry Goodman of St Louis, Missouri, had a few patents for doiuble barrel guns. Patent No. 212459 for a hammer gun was granted on Feb. 18, 1879. Patent No. 267,876 for a Concealed Hammer Gun was granted Nov. 21, 1882.

Found another. Patent No. 185,912 granted Jan. 2, 1877, looks like it may well be related to the gun in question.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Thomas, That's is an unusual gun to say the least, It might be the only example left! BUY IT! Gary

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Dave: Thank you for your research. I would like to find a picture of the gentleman that owned the gun holding this fine shotgun.Thomas

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Gary: I'm in the final stages of this quest.Thanks Thomas

[Steve McCarty]

What an amazing and interesting gun! Wow! I see, from the wear that the river boat captain used it, and wore off the checkering. So it must work pretty well. Also an interesting research project.

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

H. Goodman is resting comfortably in my gun display right next to my No. 5 frame 34 inch Parker and W.Richards 8 Ga. I thought that was the least I could do for this 11 1/2 pound unique 12 Ga. I took it out today and fired a couple shells in it and I got to tell you it doesn't kick at all. I will be taking it out this week and see if I can break it in on some waterfowl. Thomas

[Paul Plager]

I want to go:crying:

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Paul: You are welcome anytime.It is great weather this time of the year. After living in cold climates all my life it's great to now live in Idaho.Thomas

[Paul Plager]

Thomas, I'll be in seattle on Friday the 16th. Through Saturday the 24th of this month. I'm affraid that is the closest I can get for now.
God bless and good hunting.

[David Noble]

Thomas, what an unusual and interesting contraption that is!
How do you pluck the shells out of the chambers?
How difficult is it to cock the hammers by openning the breech? There's not much mechanical advantage there.
The firing pins must be enertial, and spring loaded or it would be difficult to open the breech. (they'd be stuck in the primer indents). I've got more questions but will stop here.
Thanks for sharing!

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

I will take a few fhoto's tonight and show the breech and how it goes together. It is a unique set up that is for sure. Thomas

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Here are a couple photo's of how the barrels attach to the receiver.As you can see they just slide on and a bolt is slid in with a retaining screw. After you fire the gun you just pull the lever on the side and the breach pops up. Then if you pull the breach all the way back it extracts the shells and also cocks the hammers.If you don't want the hammers cocked you just release by holding the triggers back and putting the breach back down.I may not be calling them by the right names but I hope you get the idea. The barrels are 28 inches long.Thomas

[charlie cleveland]

thomas i seen a similar type of gun many years ago...but she was really in bad shape but i shoulda brought her home...your gun is sure something i believe ive seen some super stuff of yours for sure...im awed by this gunmakers imagination... charlie

[Teddy Rudder]

I was wondering if there is any new information about this gun or Henry Goodman?

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Teddy: Not to my knowledge.

[Teddy Rudder]

Thanks for your reply. I will keep looking for more information.