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Has anyone run across a gun that had Stabler Rifling or knows what it is? I had a collector contact me who had a first model deluxe rifle that lettered with Stabler Rifling. The only thing I could find about Edward Stabler was that he invented the Stabler Cut-Off for the Spencer rifle so you select single shot or magazine feed. I had a first model rifle in my research that was presented to Stabler which had a plaque with “To Edward Stabler by Winchester Arms Company” on the stock so he must of done something for Winchester.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
1873man said
Has anyone run across a gun that had Stabler Rifling or knows what it is? I had a collector contact me who had a first model deluxe rifle that lettered with Stabler Rifling. The only thing I could find about Edward Stabler was that he invented the Stabler Cut-Off for the Spencer rifle so you select single shot or magazine feed. I had a first model rifle in my research that was presented to Stabler which had a plaque with “To Edward Stabler by Winchester Arms Company” on the stock so he must of done something for Winchester.Bob
Never heard of it. The collector who had the rifle – did he mention what the rifling looked like?
I was going to ask him to compare it to other 73’s to see if he can see a difference.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
There is an essay that was written by Edward Stabler to H. W. S. Cleveland in his book Hints to Riflemen published in 1864. His views may have changed latter on but he explains what he believes to be the most accurate barrel rifling. The essay is from page 238 to page 260 and he was quite fond of the 1st model Maynard rifle/carbine.
KWD57,
It would be great to see that essay here! If you have it, or can find it, I think many of us would enjoy it, and could possibly learn more from it!
Anthony
I found it but its hard to follow with the style of english they used.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
Bob,
Thanks for the link.
On page 109, it says, “He shot 7 Gorilla’s with his Henry rifle”. In regards to the Civil War. Interesting read!
On page 177, more talk on the Henry, and the rate of twist, being 1-120, and at the muzzle, 1-88.
Still searching and looking for the Stabler information.
Page 237, the first mention of Mr. Edward Stabler, of Hare wood, Maryland that I see. Page 239, the talk of twist starts.
Anthony
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