Hello everyone,
I'm new to this forum but I think I might have a couple of stumper questions for you all. I have an old W. Hatch percussion rifle. It has a 31 1/2" octagon barrel that measures 38 cal. on a muzzle gauge, a brass curved butplate, a brass patchbox on the right side, a brass trigger, a cheek piece on the left side and what looks like an aluminum stock forend tip (it could be tarnished silver, aluminum wasn't around then, right?). The hammer is sparsely engraved. The only markings on the rifle are on the top of the barrel;
W.HATCH
BURLINGTON VT
and on the lock;
W.HATCH
I have been searching the web all day to find anything about this rifle and have come up dry. My questions are;
Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about this rifle or W. Hatch?
How old is this rifle?
Does anyone know where Hatch worked in Burlington?
She's not in great shape but she could be put back in shape. Is it worth it? Or is this just another old gun that has no value?
I'd LOVE to shoot this old girl and I would really LOVE to find out more about her. I'll be anxiously awaiting your replies.
I'm new to this forum but I think I might have a couple of stumper questions for you all. I have an old W. Hatch percussion rifle. It has a 31 1/2" octagon barrel that measures 38 cal. on a muzzle gauge, a brass curved butplate, a brass patchbox on the right side, a brass trigger, a cheek piece on the left side and what looks like an aluminum stock forend tip (it could be tarnished silver, aluminum wasn't around then, right?). The hammer is sparsely engraved. The only markings on the rifle are on the top of the barrel;
W.HATCH
BURLINGTON VT
and on the lock;
W.HATCH
I have been searching the web all day to find anything about this rifle and have come up dry. My questions are;
Can anyone tell me ANYTHING about this rifle or W. Hatch?
How old is this rifle?
Does anyone know where Hatch worked in Burlington?
She's not in great shape but she could be put back in shape. Is it worth it? Or is this just another old gun that has no value?
I'd LOVE to shoot this old girl and I would really LOVE to find out more about her. I'll be anxiously awaiting your replies.