Need some info on D.Anderson rifle

[jojo357]

Hello all, New here and shooting flint locks. Went to a gun show over the weekend seen this bauty and had to have it. so i traded 3 rifles for it. Can any one help me with info on the maker ? On the barrel the name is
D.Anderson Kilispell MT
Any info would be helpful thanks.

 

[Jim Evans]

Welcome to the forum :thumbsup:
If you can post a photo,it would be helpful.

 

[jojo357]

After a little search i believe the gents name on the flintlock is - Douglas Anderson from Kalispell MT

 

[carol pierce]

I purchased a early Virgina style rifle from Doug Anderson in about 1983. His rifles were of high quailty. A friend of mine had one of his early English trade guns and a Lancastor style rifle.
I know he was in Montana at that time. I do not know where he is now or if he still building guns.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Doug built two fine rifles for me in 1986
They were matching left and right hand rifles.
Beautiful rifles, fine craftmanship.
Outstanding fellow to deal with!
Fred

 

[jojo357]

Harley,
thx for the comment on dougs rifle how about a pic or 2 of yours ?

 

[jojo357]

old ford, thx for your comments how about some pics? do you have any other info on doug ?

 

[F.G. Ford]

Sadly, I traded both guns a few years back. BIG mistake!
Doug is an outstanding gun maker.
I highly recommend hi work.
Fred

 

[jojo357]

Ok thanks any Fred.

 

[Voyageur]

Doug was a friend of mine many years ago. We rode Harleys together and traded work now and again. He went by the moniker 'White Eyes' and worked in Merical's shop making very nice rifles. Just what did you want to know about him? I'm not willing to give out much personal information about him and I believe that his work speaks volumes for him. He was very much into racing and spoke about following his dream.

 

[rusty]

I always liked the look of those wayfareing rifles,anyone have pictures of them,have'nt seen one since the early 80's

 

[Michele]

I'd like to have contact information for Doug Anderson so I can ask him:

--if he made more Wayfaring rifles

--for advice on what I ought to do with this Number one in the series; my husband is dead and giving the rifle to his son is not an option; he hocked all the other antique and family guns he inherited. I've given away our lodge though I have kept my own accountrements and rifle.

I'd like the Wayfaring rifle to be in the hands of someone who will appreciate it.

I understand your reticence to hand out personal information. You might contact him, tell him this, and he might send me a message-- if he chooses to-- through this forum. I won't be checking daily, but will check in once in awhile.

All I need is his middle initial if he's in Kalispell, MT. I've already found the addresses of 5 men named Douglas Anderson there. If you'd prefer not to give it, I'll just write letters to all five of them.

Sunflower

 

[F.G. Ford]

If you have any contact with him at all, please send him my best regards.
I really enjoyed his work, and recommend his work to anybody.
All the best!
Fred