gun collectors

[blk47]

looking for any info i can get ,before my father passed away he gave me a muzzleloader rifle ,have been told it is a 32 or38 cal wsed for wabbit or squirl hunting,the name on the gun says ford bros no date no nothing,it has 2 trigers ,octagon barrel father said it was my great grand fathers gun so its old (im 46)cant find anything on the ford bros any info would be great thanks curt

 

[catmandoo]

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/product_details.php?itemID=28591

 

[miaferominka]

Name is usually the maker or retailer. In this case I don't know which.

 

[catmandoo]

or maybe the number on the site can get you the info your looking for

 

[blk47]

thanks catman called these people they didnt know anything about them but they gave me a number to call another guy thanks

 

[bobt]

It APPEARS that it would just be a "Wall hanger", based on this one: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=145011250 ,,,,,,,,,,6 bids, 5 bidders, sold for 187 with shipping, plus the transfer fee, had NR.

Based on only 1 between "current" and "completed" on GB, it is a rare gun, but rare doesn't always mean big bucks. However it is a great family heirloom to you and that should make it priceless.

If it is similar to the one on GB, it is very ornate and will look great on your mantle,,,,,,,,,,,is ya don't have a mantle it gives you a reason to build a fireplace!

 

[blk47]

i agree it is a keeper kind of priceless to me because of the history my 18 year old son wants it ,he and my father were close so i will pass it on to him some day ,dont know who will be smiling the most that day me, him or my father

 

[anonomoose]

Go here and ask: http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/portal/index.php?

 

[fatdaddy]

I have learned never to sell any guns, its always better to let your kids have them. I have sold many and regret every sale, so now I just add to the collection

 

[knewt66]

fatdaddy how do you decide on what child gets what guns.......my dad passed away this last july and had a small collection included was his service revolver from his career in law enforcement....who gets it....i have 3 boys

 

[olsmann]

fatdaddy how do you decide on what child gets what guns.......my dad passed away this last july and had a small collection included was his service revolver from his career in law enforcement....who gets it....i have 3 boys

I would say the oldest boy gets the service revolver, My grampa was a cop and that is what he did.