alex henry inline 50 cal

[redneck]

jusy got a 1860s ? inline. it is marked alex henry endinburg patten no. 2599 yes it is from 1860. does anyone know anything about it. it has a 2 leaf express stie. a 1//4 in diameter rod threaded into a hole under the barrel. it is 50 cal. bore is perfect

 

[mbw907]

Can you post a photo for us to look at? I am sure that your rifle would be very interesting to see.

 

[bigbore442001]

That would be an interesting gun to view.

 

[Tinker2]

I would love to see some pictures of that.




Tinker2

 

[redneck]

i ll try to get over to my froends he has a camera. it looked at first like a cva inline i think thats why i got is so cheap.

 

[shmrck1]

rj,
We know they existed...And I mite be wrong..but
we don't discuss them here,at least on the percussion forum. If I'm wrong I appologize.
snake-eyes:hmm:

 

[ResearchPress]

Will I am looking forward to seeing the pictures of this rifle by Alexander Henry and trust that discussion of an 1860s made rifle falls comfortably into what is considered a valid subject on a traditional muzzle loading forum.

David

 

[Zonie]

My thoughts on the subject of this post:

One of our primary rules:
"We do not discuss inline firearms."

Another one of our guidelines:
"The main focus of this site is "Traditional Muzzleloading"; The history of the people, the weapons and battles, up to and including the American Civil War."

My thoughts on these and this post:

When the rule concerning In-Lines was written, it is my understanding that it was aimed at Modern In-Lines which have absolutely NO historical importance or relevance in a discussion of mans 19th century and prior history and the firearms involved in it.

The time frame guideline given would include a firearm made in 1860.

If the gun in question was made by the Alexander Henry and it is not a cartridge gun, it may be of some historical importance and discussion of it may be permitted.

If, on the other hand it is a cartridge gun, or was made by "Alex Henry" who works down at the local Department Store and refinishes CVA Inlines in his spare time it does not fit into our rules and therefore should not be discussed further.

Assuming it is of Historical importance discussions must be limited to this gun without bringing modern In-Lines into it.

zonie (Now you see why I'm paid the "big bucks" :rotf:

PS: Claude is the owner and master of this Forum and if he feels this post doesn't fit, I'm sure he will delete it.

 

[ss1]

You did good !!

 

[Claude Mathis]

Zonie, I couldn't have explained it better. :thumbsup:

 

[Runner]

There were a lot of oddball old guns and they are all interesting to me. Just not much into modern.

 

[walruskid1]

pictures! we want pictures!

 

[redneck]

this is not a cva redo. it has a scotland address and was made by alexander henry.i have only founout he made and pattened hammerless muzzleloaders. i am still tryng to get pics

 

[No Grease]

Indeed the pictures will be worth the wait and if it is a historical piece it would add greatly to the knowledge of this forum. :thumbsup: