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He made non take-down rifles as well.  
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The reason for this new interest in Barney Worthen is because I was contacted a couple weeks ago by his great-grandson. He had just received a couple of photo albums / scrap books belonging to Barney Worthen. He knew little of his great-grandfather's gunmaking. The good news is that he has taken an interest and is going to share the information.
The albums are full of pictures, letters and pictures from customers, newspaper and magazine articles plus a lot more. He has just started reading and scanning some of it.
If folks who have Barney Worthen rifles contact me I'll try to share what I get. Maybe we will be able to put original owners names with rifles today.
He would also like to purchase a Worthen take-down rifle so if you hear of one for sale please let me know.
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Look light in apperance, I like.
Close ups of the takedown dismounted would be interesting, barrel shank and locking mechanism, if possible.
Thanks
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I think Worthen is an amazing artist. He and Owen were the pinnacle to my eye. I hope you'll be allowed to put some or all of this new information here Michael.
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I had never heard of Worthen until last month at the Wanenmacher show. A collector had two Worthen rifles on display at the show and he bought a third one there. He demonstrated how the come apart. It was a treat to see that.
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Beautiful rifles all. Are the stock dimensions given in the brochure typical of most pre-war rifles?
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Beautiful rifle,thanks for posting the photos.
And thanks for posting the brochure with the stock details!
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The above write-up came from the August 15th 1920 Arms and the Man magazine.
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