? Bay State Arms

SP45

February 01, 2003 14:40

Help: I am looking for information on a gun company called Bay State Arms (Bay State being Massachusetts). I was told that they were in existence for one year, 1895, and made rifels. I checked the blue book and Flaydermans and a general search on the net and found nothing. Any help would be appreciated.

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  mark christian

  February 01, 2003 14:56

  The only Bay State Arms I am aware of from that era was Bay State Arms of Worchester, Mass. and they were in business in 1874. I think they produced two types of rifles- both types were single shot, one being a .32RF Falling Block and the other a target model produced in a wide range of calibers and specifications. The company also produced a 12 gauge shotgun under an agreement with W.H. Davenport of Rhode Island.
  
  Our own Capt. Kirk is a true expert on these pre 1900 commercial firearms, but I understand he had to be taken to the hospital today for tests, so you may have to wait a little while for more complete information on this question as this is not my area of expertise.
  
  Mark T. Christian

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  SP45

  February 01, 2003 14:58

  I spoke to soon. I found some information in my 6th edition Flaydermans which was'nt in the ist edition. Bay State Arms was bought out by Hopkins and Allen. They were in business from 1888 to 1892. Has anyone had any experience with them.

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  SP45

  February 01, 2003 15:00

  Thanks Mark, I was adding info while you were posting your reply.

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  pabooger

  February 01, 2003 15:49

  My Father had an old Bay State Single shot shotgun, My brother has it now. Ive always wondered about it and never could find any info on it. All of us boys learned how to hunt with that old gun!
  
  
  
  In God We Trust

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  NickCWinter

  February 06, 2003 08:30

  I have a Bay State single-shot ...if I remember right, in 20 gauge, or maybe 10 (haven't had it out for quite a while). It's a little thing, about carbine length, with a stainless barrel, nice furniture, and a waiting list of friends, if I ever want to sell it.

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  February 06, 2003 10:42

  This is what My data base says....BAY STATE ARMS CO. Uxbridge & Worcester, Mass. 1873-1874....
  Made A Singleshot Rifle in .32 Long Rim Fire, With Dropping Block Action...also A Series of Target Rifles in Various calibers..
  The only Shotgun that they show is a Singleshot known as the Davenport Patent Model in .12Ga. only.....Value Wise and in very Good Condition....
  The Single Shot in .32 R.F. is worth.....$200.00
  Target Rifle will very due to caliber and Demand...$925.00 to $1000.00
  Singleshot [Davenport Patent] Shotgun......$350.00....
  Hope this Information is helpful to you.....best.........
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff

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  old single shots

  February 06, 2003 11:04

  The Baystate shotguns Pa and Nickcwinter are referring to are entirely different.These were made by H&R from 1908 to 1942.I have o
  
  ne in all gauges except 20.Baystate Arms was a different company. PS-Who has one in 20 gauge they would like to sell me??

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