H.E. Leman
I have an old family gun which has H.E.Leman on the lock. I don't know if the gun is a Leman or the lock was used by another gunsmith -Any info would be great. The gun appears to be similar to other Lemans I've seen online but it is alittle more ornate. The barrel and trigger gaurd have scrolling but it is very faint. I know that the gun came into our family in Missouri through my Great Great Grandfather. (Mid to Late 1800's)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgrgt/4552942204
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgrgt/4552942954
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgrgt/4552304211
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgrgt/4552942204
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgrgt/4552942954
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgrgt/4552304211
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Very nice high grade rifle. Worth big bucks! 0 -
May I direct you to <AmericanLongrifles.com>? This is a totally non-commercial site where you'll have access to recognized experts in the long rifle.
From what I can tell there is little doubt that this is a Leman. And a fancy one at that! The oval (toilet seat) patchbox rather confirms a later rifle. Usually 1850's and later.
"Big bucks" isn't much to go on. Leman ran a gun factory and was unlike single gunmakers who were often lucky to produce a hundred guns in a lifetime. If you placed this rifle next to a George Schroyer, then you'd immediately see the difference between big bucks and BIG BUCKS.
Suffice to say that your Leman is a nice rifle by the looks and will command five figures. Probably in the lower range rather than higher, but still nothing to laugh at!
Oh... Photos are best as follows:
Butt to forward of lock on all four sides.
Full length from both sides.
Signature on top barrel flat if it exists.
Muzzle area detail.0 -
Thank you very much for your help. I'm new to this posting stuff. I've received some old family firearms (nothing all that fancy - the Leman looks the nicest). I am very suprised on the potential value and the info on how to properly photograph was very helpful. 0
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