Has anyone ever heard of this "Mr Petersen of Denver, Colo".
I hope, or assume this was tongue in cheek? Mr. Peterson of Denver, Co. was the partner in later years to George C. Schoyen of Denver. One of the finest single shot gun makers in the late 1800's, and in my opinion the equl to Pope in barrel making.
AW Peterson joined Schoyen late in Schoyen's life, and bought his shop from Schoyen's widow after his death. AW Peterson was an accomplished barrel maker himself, and a fine gunmaker also. He additionally made his Peterson rifle scopes that are prized by collectors today, as are his rifles! One of the early 1900's finest gun makers in his own right.
I own a AW Peterson Ballard Schuetzen rifle in .22lR. Peterson's specialty was .22RF schuetzen rifles, although he made larger calibers also. Just had a reputation for fine .22 rifles, and superbly accurate .22 barrels.
