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I came across some of Mr. Hill's wonderful writing the other day.In one piece he mentions owning a hammergun made by H.J. Hussey.
Does anyone know anything about this gun?
Is Mr Hill still around? If he is, I would like to contact him about this gun.
If he isn't, does anyone know what happened to his Hussey?
Thanks
OWD
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Mr. Hill has passed on....he was a great writer and has given me many a chuckle. I have no idea the location of his Hussey. The story about smuggling newly acquired guns into his house hidden in a rolled up old carpet brings a smile to my face each and every time I think of it.
Steve
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I believe, not sure, that Mr. Hills Hussey is owned by a chap living somewhere in the great state of Kansas.......Next time you are over Steve, maybe you can visit it...
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Have you seen the gun?
I'm interested in it because I've never seen or heard of another H.J. Hussey hammergun.
H.J. Hussey made some beautiful guns. I'm sure this one is very nice and I would love to learn more about it.
Thanks for the replies.
OWD
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OWD, sent you an email.........
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Got it. Thanks.
Enjoy those roosters.
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Hill was president of the Philadelphia Gun Club for several years before his death. Was just there shooting pigeons over the weekend and talked to some of the members who knew him. He must have been quite a guy, I love his work.
Destry
Out there at the crossroads molding the devil's bullets. - Tom Waits
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I hadn't thought of this for years, but my great uncle George Bryant collected single shot rifles in the DC area in the 60s. He converted his old basement coal chute into a padded gun ramp. He would come in at night, open the hatch and slide in the latest treasure. My aunt never discovered the hidden path.
I just use the same cases, only the contents change.
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I smuggled my newest Parker into the house last night....I just waited until my wife fell asleep then I went out and got it from the trunk of the car.
The beauty of having a bunch of guns is she doesn't recognize a new one in the safe.
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OWD,
I'm a bit jealous - finding Gene Hill's writing for the first time! His essays are like a DiMaggio running catch, so smooth and simple one thinks it must be easy to write in that style.
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