Frank Wesson Brass Frame Rifle
I have just acquired a Frank Wesson Brass Frame, two trigger rifle in 32 Cal. The barrel is 26 " long and 7/8" across the flats. It is a full octagon barrel. The rounded frame and forend are all brass and the gun has the manual ejector on the right side and the slotted link, to keep the barrel from opening too far, on the left side. The hammer has the firing pin on it, located in the center of the frame, and this is a rim fire gun. The bore still has visible lands and grooves, action is tight and release and trigger all function as they should. There is a "sling" loop on the underside of the barrel 8 1/2 inches from the muzzle. Front sight is a rocky mountain blade and the rear sight is a fixed sight in a dove tailed space. Flayderman is confusing as to model and Bluebook is confusing as to value. Any help would be appreciated!
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You gave a very thorough description But Pictures are always better .
When it comes to us helping you [^] To post pictures you can't add then straight off the computer you first have to get them transferred to a HOSTING site like photobucket and then download to this forum .
look up Patent #36925 I think you have what is called the tip up design
Not the later side hammer. But my information states Receiver
"USUALLY had receivers that were cast of malleable iron and barrels were were Cast Steel" I dont see any mention of brass frame0 -
Flayderman says there were "only about 25" of these brass frame models ever made. I will work on getting photos posted. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by fishfinder812
Flayderman says there were "only about 25" of these brass frame models ever made. I will work on getting photos posted.
? - The only comment I see in Flayderman's last (9th) edition is:
"Very little known about these; observed in sporting types only,
Values--Good $750 Fine $1,500"0 -
from a google search cut and pasted of a sold one
Description: Two-Trigger Frank Wesson Single Shot Sporting rifle, Second Type, .38RF cal., 30" octagon barrel which is longer than usually found; blue and case hardened finish, wood butt stock, #3803 in overall very good condition showing considerable original blue on the barrel mixed with brown patina and some spots or surface erosion; receiver has gone to brown and silver toning; crisp action, sharp markings, very good bore and good to very good butt stock; front trigger of this model releases tip-up barrel while rear trigger releases hammer; manually operated ejector bar located on right side of breech of barrel; estimated quantity manufactured of 5,000 per Flayderman's made circa 1863-1875. (Antique). Est.: $700-$1,400
more than 10 other 2 trigger types 1-5 listed0 -
Hard to price a little known, low production, 19th Century rifle, from a now obscure manufacturer.
Take quality close-up photos. If you're located close to where large Antique gun collectors shows are held? Take the rifle to them. Contact the auctioneers who specialize in antique guns.
Demand is what actually creates value. You having a little known, low production Frank Wesson rifle. Doesn't mean squat. Unless you can generate interest in it, from multiple collectors. Willing to compete with each other, bidding up the price.0
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