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December 30, 1999, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: March 22, 1999
Location: NY
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Harley, I just got this message from a friend of mine. Do you have any knowledge about this?
------------------------------------------- I purchased a short barrelled mule eared percussion rifle estimated date 1850's. It was marked J. D. Griswold Avoca NY, on the barrel and the lock. I am looking for any information about this historic gunmaker. I have no contacts in New York, and I am looking for anyone that may help me on this. ------------------ |
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December 30, 1999, 05:05 PM
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Staff In Memoriam
Join Date: January 8, 1999
Location: Brunswick,GA USA
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Joefo:
I have heard of a Griswold & Gunnison, of Griswoldville, GA, who made firearms in and aroung that era. Don't know this particular piece and cannot locate it in my records. HJN |
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December 31, 1999, 04:21 PM
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Member In Memoriam
Join Date: March 17, 1999
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Hi guys,
I found a J.D. Griswold, but not much info, only "gunmaker, Avoca, N.Y. 1872-1882." One possible avenue of research is to use "the net" to find out the county Avoca is in and write their historical society, enclosing a nominal donation ($20?) and asking for any info they may have. I think the larger the donation the more info you may get, but most people in historical societies love to talk about the past, so you might be surprised. Jim |
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