Frank wesson gun maker book

I was told he researchs the sales at gun shows, when was the last you saw a dan wesson at a gun show. Frank wesson gunmaker 3 volume slipcased set woods on. In the past twentyfive years that situation has changed and this book is now a historical artifact, but still of real usefulness if one. It features the first volume written by hamilton about edwin wesson, who was famous for his muzzleloading target rifles. The guns look familiar, and hes the authority on frank wesson guns. Early american firearms and their makers august 2016 table of contents. Frank wesson rifles were a series of singleshot rifles manufactured between 1859 and 1888 in worcester, massachusetts. Signed, kittredge marked frank wesson 2trigger issued to the.

Barrel, nice clean brass frame, ice grips, gr for sale by wildwood inc on gunsamerica. Flayderman guide to antique american firearms has a good section on frank wesson firearms. Frank wesson gunmaker 3book set bk403 frank wesson gunmaker 3book set. Would have enjoyed seeing lots of old sights at a gun show. Historian, competitive marksman john hamilton coauthors book. Frank wesson single shot rifle 4070 rock island auction.

There also some contemporary guns and few other collectible types including some. Harrington, secured a patent for an improved breechloading firearm. This is the third type with the external push button halfcock on the left side of the frame and a nickel plated iron frame. Pennsylvania makers highlighted by henry albright, and a neat keland childs percussion muzzleloader. Frank wesson rifle service long gun cavalry carbine. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. I have a frank wesson double trigger rifle that was my grandfathers. But most serious collectors of vintage firearms do know of frank wesson s guns, and that an early partnership forged by him still. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. Assra forum frank wesson rimfire to centerfire conversion. Frank wesson gunmaker 3 book set bk403 description. The wesson name is no stranger to historic firearms. Antique frank wesson fancy two trigger rifle antique guns.

You must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Frank wesson no 2 mid range underlever rifle nra museum. Modern nickel has more chrome in it, so its harder and brighter like an early 60s cadillac bumper and grill. Ot first model frank wesson rifle the doublegun bbs. Frank wesson rifles were a series of singleshot rifles manufactured between 1859 and 1888 in. The fame of his familys name was not lost on frank as he was, in fact, a prolific firearms designer and maker in his own right. Frank wesson no 2 mid range underlever rifle a limited production example, this single shot rifle could have been used at creedmoor range as it was fitted with dual bases for the vernier tang sight allowing it to be fired in a reclining position. Worcester, mass and is stamped on the bottom just behind the forend lug 1. Maybe he should research gun broker, auction arms, and gunsamerica to see what dan wessons sell for. Set of 3 volumes about frank wessons gunmaking until approximately 1890. The action is designed to be used with black powder or black powder equivalent pressure loads for cartridges with a head diameter not greater than. It is about a rifle frank wesson called twotrigger frank wesson rifle because of the false trigger before which is used to free the barrel to rock it. These little guns utilized a unique under lever latch to open the action. How a brazilian gun company became an overnight market leader.

Historian, competitive marksman john hamilton coauthors book on local gun manufacturing industry. They were purchased by many state governments during the american civil war, including illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, missouri, and ohio. Initially designed as a sporting arm, 151 of them were purchased by the us ordnance department in july 1863. Frank wessons rimfire carbine video forgotten weapons. One of only 500 sets produced these books are a wealth of information and a.

Part of the model 1870 pocket rifle series of long barreled single shot stocked pistols, also known as sportsmans jewel. The barrel is smooth gray with clear markings, crisp action. The business was established in 1871, by gilbert h. Frank miniter former contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. This smaller pistol comes with a m for sale by baystategunbuyers on gunsamerica 954240864. This rifle is listed by serial number in james grants book moore single shot rifles, pages 6465 and pictured and described in grants book on pages 6061. A check of his web site shows these are still being produced and supported but out of stock.

The barrel is 36 inches long and it is drilled for a false muzzle. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. Lot 242 detail frank wesson small frame singleshot pistol. They were one of the first rifles to use rimfire metallic cartridges. Frank wessons rimfire carbine video february 14, 2017 ian mccollum antiques, single shot rifles, video 6 first patented in 1859 and sold as a sporting rifle before the civil war in calibers 32, 38, and 41 rimfire, frank wesson added a military model with a 24 inch barrel and chambered for. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. There are copious examples from these obscure makers along with historical information and photographs of arms from each gun making entity. Introduction general works individual gunmakers allen and wheelock bullard colt deringer parker remington ruger savage l. The frank wesson line of rifles and carbines found their way into the fighting of the american civil war and remained popular thereafter. An exceptional frank wesson two trigger, tipup sporting rifle. Frank lampard snr signed 10 x 8 colour football photo.

Frank wesson gunmaker 3 volume slipcased set 9780967632438 by woods and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The apprentice would do much of the more laborious work while learning the fine points from the master. Signed, kittredge marked frank wesson 2trigger antique. Only a few manufacturers came out with guns which could use this. Tom rowe, frank pellett and dan woods, 20, frank wesson, gunmaker 3 volumes.

If this gun was originally rifled with a gain twist, shortening it left you with a slower twist rate than original. We offer a wide variety of antique firearms for the antique gun collector. This would fit in both collectors and historians libraries alike. We only accept mastercard and visa we are offering a frank wesson model 1870 single shot pistol chambered in. The barrel is blue and marked on the left side frank wesson worcester. The artist who researched frank hamers gear for his life size statue of him posted this picture of hamers famous colt and his holster. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. We have a large inventory of antique flintlock rifles for sale, include highly collectible pieces from the u. The oldest of the three was edwin wesson who was a premier maker of accurate muzzle loaders and instrumental in the development of telescopic sights. The set includes volume 1 gunmakers of worcester, volume 2 pistols and volume 3 rifles. Frank wesson mod 1870 rim fire 18 octagon bbl with matching detachable skeleton stock these guns are very rare. Although similar to the british alex henry rifles, there was apparently no business connection between them.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Here is an original, seldomseen frank wesson singleshot breechloader in excellent condition, one of the best that we have handled. Exactly this weapon is shown in muzzle loading cap lock rifle by ned h. I see that it has that brill style extension at the toe where the bottom is stitched to the fender i think thats what red said its called. Nov 19, 2015 how a brazilian gun company became an overnight market leader in the u. Gunbroker is the largest seller of antique guns collectible firearms all. Wesson ii followed the family tradition, working in the family business for 30 years and then founding his own company, which later became known as dan wesson firearms. During this time he made about 100,000 firearms of various types including carbines, pocket rifles, derringers, revolvers, two trigger rifles and even some long range creedmoors. Hello all, im new to the forum and so please forgive me if this isnt the right forum for my question. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Frank wesson 1870 pocket rifle northwest iowa outdoors. I have a cast ballard actioned 22 rf rifle rebarrelledmodern wood with original factory nickel on the action. Approximately 5,000 of these pistols were produced between 1870 and 1893. Edwin is covered in the first volume as well as some of the other interesting makers.

Early american firearms and their makers business reference. The rifle picture below is extensively photographed and discussed on pages 194 197 of frank wesson gunmaker volume 3. Volume 2 272 pages concerns frank wesson and his handguns and pocket rifles. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Others have suggested that wesson manufactured less than 75 no. Published for the national rifle association by odysseus editions, c1997. Books by asac members american society of arms collectors.

We are offering for sale frank wesson small frame tip up pocket rifle chambered in. Covers the history of frank wesson in detail in about 800 pages. An extractor is mounted on the right side of the barrel, with a link on the left side. This example is in really nice original, unfooled with condition. Wesson sold out his interest in 1874, to harrington, who taking william a. Browse all new and used frank wesson for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. There are a total of 86 civil war arms 18611865 entries in the military factory. Part of the 1870 pocket rifle series of long barreled single shot stocked pistol, this pistol has a 12 long octagon barrel. He also trained his younger brothers in the firearms trade. Wesson was involved in the construction of houses. These craftsmen made some really interesting and beautiful firearms. This is another derringer which has been reproduced by todays gun makers, namely uberti, with a.

There are 5 alternatives of this rifle, which is not rare though not current 35. Frank wesson gunmaker of worcester, massachusetts was recently published. Maker of wesson pistols, military carbines and sporting and target rifles, under the patent of frank wesson and n. Here is a really nice, clean example of an original frank wesson single shot. Antique frank wesson fancy two trigger rifle civil war era. The firms founders, frank wesson and gilbert harrington, originally produced and marketed spurtrigger pocket revolvers.

In early times, a master gun maker would employ an apprentice who he was teaching the trade. Daniel baird wesson may 18, 1825 august 4, 1906 was an american inventor and firearms designer. A nice frank wesson singleshot breechloader in good condition. Historian, competitive marksman john hamilton coauthors. Frank wesson 2nd type carbine no ffl antique guns at. The rifle has a walnut stock that is flat on the bottom and an iron butt plate. Generally, the apprentice worked for free or low wages during his apprenticeship. All our physical stores and our online store are temporarily closed. Set of 3 volumes about frank wesson s gunmaking until approximately 1890. The frank wesson rifle was the first breechloading rifle designed for these metallic cartridges.

In 1860, the partners completed a new building that would allow continued expansion. Sights and accessories are tough to find at almost any gun shows these days. Wesson for edwin wesson who has been working at the same time in grafton and northboro. Ot but i came across an interesting rifle and was curious if anyone had any experience with them. He helped develop several influential firearm designs over the course of his life. Antique flintlock rifles for sale collectors firearms. But i agree buy them for blue book, but none of us will sell them for that.