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John Smith OHIO ½ STOCK Rifle, .36 CALIBER HEAVY BARREL, 1850’S, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101191250 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 171
Total Number of Listings: 5121
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Ohio, Year 1850's, .36, 10lbs, Hammer Muzzleloader
Serial Number: nsn
John Smith was a prominent gunmaker in Hessville Ohio in the mid-1850’s. His work is well known and I have copied some info I found on line regarding his works. This particular Ohio Half-stock rifle is a very unusual find as it is wholly original in every way, including the wood finish and the patina on the barrel and brass fittings. The gun was well cared for and not abused, then stored for a long period of time. There are no cracks or repairs in the stock, the screws appear to be original and in good shape. The workmanship is superior in the way of wood-to-metal fit and inletting of the fancy brass fitting to the wood stock. The barrel is 32” long and heavy octagon with a .36 caliber hole at the muzzle. The front sight is German silver blade type and the rear sight is a buckhorn style with a height adjustable, fine notched aperture for fine sighting. I do not know a lot about this style of rifle, but it appears to have been a smaller bore rifle for light to medium game. John Smith rifles were known to be well respected for their accuracy and workmanship. The lock on this gun still functions to perfection, with a double-set trigger that breaks cleanly at just under 2lbs. pull. To find a rifle approximately 168 years old with original maker’s finishes and no flaws or alterations is a historical event. I am sure the rifle is still capable of taking game and punching holes in paper. The percussion nipple is in excellent condition. A little TLC and this gun would be “in the hunt”. Here are some details I found on the internet:
BORN 1802, DIED 1884. GUNSMITH HESSVILLE OHIO, 1870 LEFT FOR CALIFORNIA WHERE HE BUILT RIFLES. He built rifles there until the day of his death, as he was found dead by his family between his shop and their home. His guns and tools remaining after his death were sold to the Frazier Museum, Louisville KY as a permanent display.
FROM RUTHERFORD B. HAYES LIBRARY, OHIO GUNSMITHS & ALLIED TRADESMEN 1750-1950, BY DONALD A. HUTSLAR.
“1850, JOHN SMITH SR. 48,, BORN PA. IN HOUSEHOLD WITH NANCY, 40
LIVING ERIE CO. 1845-1851,INVESTED ONE HAND. $25.00 PER MONTH. YEAR ENDING JUNE 1, 1850, HE PURCHASED BARRELS AT $60.00. PRODUCED 25 GUNS VALUED AT $500.00 AND JOB WORK/ REPAIRS AT $380.00. 1869, JOHN SMITH, SR. GUNSMITH LOCATED AT HESSVILLE, BLACK SWAMP (GLUCKMAN & SATTERLEE).
1870. JOHN SMITH MOVED TO CALIFORNIA WHERE HE MADE RIFLES MARKED JOHN SMITH (SHELTON, CALIFORNIA GUNSMITHS) JOHN SMITH, SR. GUNSMITH (KNITTLE)REPORTED A 50 CALIBER RIFLE WITH CHERRY STOCK, REMINGTON BARREL, LOCK, GERMAN SILVER HARDWARE…” Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 32"
Bore Diameter: .358 measured with a caliper
% Blue: brown 90%
Sights: german silver front; height adjustable
Action
Action: back action hammer
Screws: excellent
Trigger Type: double set trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: decorative brass
Stock
Type: 1/2 stock; original;
LOP: 13 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13"
DAH: 2 5/8"
Butt Treatment: brass crescent
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: NO, ANTIQUE
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes