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September 15, 2022 - 12:32 am

Hello, a friend of mine picked up an 1873 marked E. KINSEL

stamped on the stock by the lower tang. Anyone familiar with this retailer? Thanks,

Casey

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September 15, 2022 - 4:57 am

You would need a serial no. to start a search in the right time frame. Don

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September 15, 2022 - 5:03 am

Casey, First, I’ve no idea. Secondly, I would seriously doubt any retailer would stamp the stock in such manner. My guess is it may be an owner from the past, possibly an outfitter or ranch, etc. The serial number is obvious in the picture if anyone wishes to pursue the date of the rifle. My ideas only, though.

Tim

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September 15, 2022 - 3:52 pm

Gun dates to 1882.

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