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Antique LONG RIFLE by “GREAT WESTERN GUN WORKS”
Guns International #: 100970974 Seller's Inventory #: 5460
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Kentucky Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1467
Total Number of Listings: 29942
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique LONG RIFLE by “GREAT WESTERN GUN WORKS”
By “J.H. JOHNSTON” of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Here we present an antique J.H. Johnston Great Western Gun Works Half Stock Percussion Long Rifle, made circa 1870. The company was started by James Hampton Johnston (1836-1915), son of gunsmith John H. Johnston (he was apprenticed to renowned gunsmith Henry Carlile of Shippensburg, PA). He grew up in Waynesboro, apprenticing under his father, then moved to Pittsburgh in 1860, just in time for the American Civil War. This was a most fortuitous move as Pittsburgh’s iron production made the town much wealthier as all manner of arms, munitions and other war-related goods were produced there. He was made master armorer at the Alleghany Arsenal there as the arsenal ramped up production to meet the Union’s demand for the war. It is estimated that this arsenal alone produced up to 10% of the munitions for the Union government during the war. After the war, in 1866, Johnston founded his Great Western Gun Works in Pittsburgh. It burned to the ground in 1868, but this young entrepreneur rebuilt and grew his business enormously. He had an extensive catalog, kept 25 skilled men on staff, and sold to every state and territory in the nation. In 1888, his son, John A. Johnston, joined the business, and in 1896, he took over for his father. He continued the family business until 1923.
This specimen features a .32 caliber bore in a heavy octagonal barrel. The overall length is relatively short and handy. The trigger is a double set variety for a very light, crisp trigger break. The brass patch box still has a nice deposit of grease in it. Butt plate is a brass crescent. The trigger guard is also of brass with a bit of a pistol grip shape. The top of the barrel is marked “J.H. JOHNSTON/GREAT WESTERN GUN WORKS/PITTSBURGH PA”.
The overall condition is good to very good. The metal surfaces are deep, dark brown. The markings are legible. The stock is smooth and in good shape. The bore is in good condition with good rifling. The action is strong. Set the rear trigger first, then cock the hammer for a nice crisp break.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 27-7/8 inches.
Caliber: .32 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1450
#5460
SOLD
Antique: Yes