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FA Bickford
#226576 04/24/11 02:45 PM
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Hello
I have a gun with FA Bickford stamped on each lockplate. Does any one know who he is?
Bob


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Re: FA Bickford
Bob Noble #226578 04/24/11 03:58 PM
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Bob
Gardner: V A Bickford Batavia NY 1871-74
Sellars: F A Bickfore Batavis 1/2 Stock Percussion
Roe-NY Maker picture probably of above percussion
Never personaly heard of him
Reguards
Bill
Ps call I have something you may want

J W McPhail
Re: FA Bickford
Bob Noble #226591 04/24/11 08:24 PM
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Bob, Swinney's notes give a 1874 date for Batavia and a 1881 date for Cortland. He states there is an example of one in the J.M. Davis museum, Claymore, OK.
Re: FA Bickford
Bob Noble #226610 04/24/11 11:32 PM
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Thanks a million guys.
What I have is a W Moore conversion by Barber and lefever but it has FA Bickford stamped on the lockplates.

Bill Ill give you a call tomorrow. I wouldnt think you have anything that I would want......just kidding.


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