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Hey All,

I’m wondering if anybody might help me track down info on the person who built this rifle. I acquired it sometime back through auction and would like to know more about the individual, should anybody should have any information. I intend to leave it exactly as it is, but would like whatever info I can get to keep it’s history alive.

What I know:

- The 33” barrel has no maker’s mark;

- The only identifiers on barrel are the letters: “S. Dobbs  C.F.  VA.”

- The lock assembly looks to be a CVA piece.

- There looks to be a possible maker’s mark on the trigger guard? or perhaps someone just slipped up with an engraving tool?

What I’d like to know:

- Who is (or was) S. Dobbs?

- What does “C.F.  VA” stand for?

Let’s see if we can figure out. I look forward to hearing back from you all.