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[mazo kid]

I have had this gun for a long time, but never shot it (Don't ask Dave!)

[Hawg]

Cool. Is it a Manhattan? Why not shoot it?(I'm not Dave)

[mazo kid]

The left side

[mazo kid]

Hawg, this is an Allen & Thurber 36 caliber. It was made in Worcester, Ma. and has a patent date of 1837.

[mazo kid]

The business end.

[mazo kid]

The barrel is also stamped "Cast Steel". I wonder if this one was carried to California in the gold rush?

[Hawg]

Hawg, this is an Allen & Thurber 36 caliber. It was made in Worcester, Ma. and has a patent date of 1837.

Cool, I almost said A&T

The barrel is also stamped "Cast Steel". I wonder if this one was carried to California in the gold rush?

I suppose it's possible.

[mazo kid]

You are one of the most knowledgeable guys I know, so Manhattan wouldn't be a bad guess at all. There was also Blunt and Syms (sp?) and maybe a couple of other makers. I built a Classic Arms kit a few years ago, but sold that soon after.

[sourdough]

I'm not Dave.

I have to laugh about "Dave". If any of you are familiar with Cheech and Chong from long ago...



Regards,

Jim

[ShotgunDave]

I'm not Dave.

I have to laugh about "Dave". If any of you are familiar with Cheech and Chong from long ago...



Regards,

Jim

If I had a nickel for every time someone said "Dave's not here" to me, I'd be a rich man. 

[Hawg]

You are one of the most knowledgeable guys I know

I dunno bout all that. I've been doing bp forums for a long time and looking stuff up to help other people and stuff sticks.

[AlaskanGuy]

i have always wanted one of these..... very cool piece!