William Read and Sons were around from 1826 to 1910
From 1826 until 1883 they were located at 13 Faneuil Hall Square.
After that at 107 Washington.
In 1908 they became part of the Winchester store.
From 1870 to 1908 they were an agent for WC Scott.
They were called the "old gun house" and used that in their advertisements.
They sold WC Scott, Purdey, Greener and Fox to name a few. They also had their own house brand of William Read guns that included some 3 barrel guns.
As Daryl stated, they were a full line sporting's goods merchant.
Pete
