Some men brought their own target rifles to camp of instruction, which although quite accurate were not designed for war. Each rifle was hand made and designed for competitive shooting or possibly hunting if light enough to carry. This is a 15 round 9mm gun mag made in the usa by promag industries. This book is intended as a companion to the recently reprinted three volume omnibus title the fal rifle, which comprises our original studies titled north american fals 1979, uk and commonwealth fals 1980, and the metric fal 1981.
Frank wessons rimfire carbine video forgotten weapons. Front sight is globe style with post,rear sight is folding leaf with v notch and marked 250 yards,crescent steel buttplate. These firearms are offered with a variety of enhancements yet still remain true to stock. Firearms will need to be transferred through a ffl dealer. Dan wesson firearms small frame revolver series models. W models inside and out for performance, function and versatility, letting the reader known which models will work best for selfdefense, hunting or target shooting. I was told he researchs the sales at gun shows, when was the last you saw a dan wesson at a gun show. Heavy and originally rifled and blued eight edged barrel cal. Frank wesson gunmaker 3 volume slipcased set hardcover january 1, 2009 by woods author 5. On october 7, 1863, at the missouri state fair, in a contest between three infantry companies, shots fired from a wesson rifle hit a mansized target 45 times out of 100, at a distance of 300 yards. First patented in 1859 and sold as a sporting rifle before the civil war in calibers 32, 38, and 41 rimfire, frank wesson added. It is 58 caliber which i hear is pretty rare and a huge barrel probably 1 12 across the flats. The 22a is really easy to field strip, first remove the magazine, lock the slide back, and push the large takedown button in front of the trigger group to release the barrel assembly. Deluxe first edition, 2016 416 pages, 356 illustrations.
Patent dates on the barrel are the same as on your barrel. Jan 04, 2012 stamped on the barrel is frank wesson worcester mass. I believe this to be a second type rifle as it does not have the right rear sight and sling attachment points. Availability subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. The specifications on this rifle are similar to the other wesson style boxlock rifles below, what sets it apart it the barrel. Gun storage solutions rifle rods starter kit with shelf liner gun. Frank wesson rifle question the firearms forum the. The light rifle was designed following a request from the british in mid1939. Each doublestack magazine features a design that is based on the original factory magazine, and is designed to hold and feed up to. It is one of the ones made by richland arms many years ago and was only shot twice.
Its value is greatly increased by the presence of the original e. By 1866, twenty thousand frank wesson rifles had been made, of which 8,000 were military. Percussion sharpshooter rifle muzzle loader cap lock rifle by e. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Frank wessons rimfire carbine video february 14, 2017 ian mccollum antiques, single shot rifles, video 6 first patented in 1859 and sold as a sporting rifle before the civil war in calibers 32, 38, and 41 rimfire, frank wesson added a military model with a. Dan wesson firearms small frame revolver series instruction manual dan wesson firearms 5169 state hwy 12, norwich, ny 815 phone. Jan 01, 2009 frank wesson gunmaker 3 volume slipcased set woods on. There are 5 alternatives of this rifle, which is not rare though not current 35. One of our older gun club members has a wesson box lock muzzle loader in 58 caliber. Wesson for edwin wesson who has been working at the same time in grafton and.
Cva wesson rifle does anyone have any loading data for this rifle. Hello all, im new to the forum and so please forgive me if this isnt the right forum for my question. Wesson rifle, though not a military purchase, is a very good rifle specimen. Apr 30, 2017 the rifle is a rebarreled richland wesson. This rifle is indeed one of the three major models of target rifles made by edwin wesson, who was the oldest of rufus wessons sons. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The metal is case colored with no wear and has some very fancy walnut and double set triggers which are. It is about a rifle frank wesson called twotrigger frank wesson rifle because. As such, this magazine will fit and function in any pistol from the series, including the second generation model 459. Initially designed as a sporting arm, 151 of them were purchased by the us ordnance department in july 1863. Bringing competition specifications and features to factory.
On top of that it does have a manual sliding shell extractor on the right side of the gun. A nice frank wesson singleshot breechloader in good condition. Frank wesson rifles were a series of singleshot rifles manufactured between 1859 and 1888 in worcester, massachusetts. I have a frank wesson that was a 32 and i installed a 22 liner in it. Used by the military and issued up to and during the civil war. Title, frank wesson 1870 small frame pocket rifle third type sportsmans jewel. Since it bears the northboro address, we can say it was definitely made between 1842 and 1848. Photos are courtesy of carbines of the civil war 18611865 by john d. The wesson rifle shown is not the wesson civil war carbine. Maybe he should research gun broker, auction arms, and gunsamerica to see what dan wessons sell for. I have been told conical work very good but have no proof.
Slotted link on the right side of the frame, breech end of barrel recessed at each side allowing for removal of spent cartridges without an extractor. Two have the false muzzel,one has the loading ram, the. Frank wesson two trigger rifle for sale gunsamerica. But i agree buy them for blue book, but none of us will sell them for that.
Wesson rifle, though not a military purchase, is an extremely fine. The breech has been altered and has a steel insert. Frank wesson 1870 medium frame pocket rifle second type 32 rimfire antique pre 1897 1898 cold start hotstart 30 co. Mar, 2015 the wesson rifle shown is not the wesson civil war carbine. This is a very interesting customized target rifle as it is a muzzle loader. Stamped on the barrel is frank wesson worcester mass. Pistol frank wesson 1870 small frame pocket rifle third type. I have looked all over the internet and cant come up with anything. Assra forum frank wesson rimfire to centerfire conversion.
Twotrigger frank wesson rifle it is about a rifle frank wesson called twotrigger frank wesson rifle because of the false trigger before which is used to free the barrel to rock it. This is the most complete account of the history of the invention, development, manufacture, and use of the armalite ar10 rifle ever to appear in print. Bringing competition specifications and features to factory models, the pro series offer that readytogo package while still maintaining. The bore was gone so it didnt take much to slide the 516 liner in. Frank wesson rifle service long gun cavalry carbine.
Gun storage solutions rifle rods starter kit with shelf liner gun organizer system store more guns easy access for safety with nylon woven. You then lift the front of the barrel gently until in clears the frame, a hook on the rear of the assembly catches on the back of. Frank wessons rimfire carbine video february 14, 2017 ian mccollum antiques, single shot rifles, video 6 first patented in 1859 and sold as a sporting rifle before the civil war in calibers 32, 38, and 41 rimfire, frank wesson added a military model with a 24 inch barrel and chambered for. This is referred to as the model 1870 medium frame pocket rifle. Here is an original, seldomseen frank wesson singleshot breechloader in excellent condition, one of the best that we have handled. The civil war era wesson carbine is chambered for the. Dec 24, 2010 frank wesson 1870 medium frame pocket rifle second type 32 rimfire antique pre 1897 1898 cold start hotstart 30 co. The resulting pistolcaliber carbine proved to be a thoughtfully and beautifully, if hastily designed, manufacturer.
This magazine is made from heat treated steel and uses a high tensile strength spring and a polymer follower and base. I have a frank wesson double trigger rifle that was my grandfathers. Single shot wesson carbine, thirds type, adjustable hammer striker to permets the use of either rimefire or centerfire cartridges, production so about 7,500. It is about a rifle frank wesson called twotrigger frank wesson rifle because of the false trigger before which is used to free the barrel to rock it. Frank wesson 1870 medium frame pocket rifle second type 32.
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