Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Bob Harn Rifles from The Bob Roughton Collection at the 18th Century Show

Number
44
Name
Probably an early PA style, sliding wood patchbox
Made by
Robert Harn of Florida
Barrel Length
44"
Caliber
.54
Value
$12,000
Purchased from
Don Getz in 2011
Private or Company
Private
Misc
Sliding wood patchbox
Originally made for Don Getz (a famous barrel-maker himself)
Getz barrel
"The most beautiful Bob Harn rifle I've ever seen.  I think it's the best one he ever built."

Number 44

Number 44

Number 44

Number
48
Name
Christian Springs
Made by
Robert Harn
Barrel Length
37"
Caliber
.54
Value
$7,500
Purchased from

Private or Company
Private
Misc
Elaborately carved
Two-tailed wolf on stock
Stepped wrist

Number 48

Copy and photos supplied by Jim Chambers who will be at the show with these rifles.

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