Tanchika Long Gun - With Load in the Barrel !!

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by mrcjgscott

Hello Rick,

What a wonderful piece of history, Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

The very first Brown Bess I ever bought was still loaded. It had come from an old farmhouse, and somebody had obviously tried to remove it long ago, using what appeared to be a bicycle spoke, which was also firmly lodged down the barrel!

Kind regards,

Chris

Hi Chris.
Thanks for your response. The bicycle spoke is funny.
I once owned an original 3rd Model Brown Bess that I bought as a teenager in 1965/66. Paid $125.00USD for it. And shot it frequently. Should have never sold it.
Rick.

[mrcjgscott]

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hi Chris.
Thanks for your response. The bicycle spoke is funny.
I once owned an original 3rd Model Brown Bess that I bought as a teenager in 1965/66. Paid $125.00USD for it. And shot it frequently. Should have never sold it.
Rick.

Hey Rick,

You should most certainly have kept it, I still have mine, she kicks like a mule, and I love her dearly!

As they say, hindsight is always 20:20! But from the looks of your very fine collection, you seem to be doing alright!

All the best,

Chris