Stolen flintlock long gun patchbox mkd Clement Fairchild, 4th Conn. Rgmt 1780

cannonmn · 25th January 2012, 12:18 PM

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Perhaps this should also be posted on the Ethnographic Forum section as well

done

M ELEY · 25th January 2012, 12:54 PM

Absolutely beautiful "Kentucky" rifle (a misnomer being that most were made in PA). I do hope they catch the scumbag that took it-

This was a family heirloom with personal attachment, more than just if someone had stolen your lawn furniture or something. Please keep us updated if possible.

Rick · 25th January 2012, 03:36 PM

Usually items like this either show up on the market fairly quickly, or they go into a collection and are not seen for years and years .

It may take a very long time but I would guess the gun will resurface in the market sooner or later .

The more Collectors and Dealers who are aware of the theft of this piece the better .

I have notified my local gun dealer here in Eastern MA.

cannonmn · 25th January 2012, 07:29 PM

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I have notified my local gun dealer here in Eastern MA

Thanks, likely he'll remember that when traveling to gun shows etc. That gun is a real "creampuff" as they say and would stand out at any show if the thief or some unsuspecting buyer should take it to one.

25th January 2012, 03:36 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Usually items like this either show up on the market fairly quickly, or they go into a collection and are not seen for years and years . It may take a very long time but I would guess the gun will resurface in the market sooner or later . The more Collectors and Dealers who are aware of the theft of this piece the better . I have notified my local gun dealer here in Eastern MA. Last edited by Rick; 25th January 2012 at 04:18 PM.

25th January 2012, 12:54 PM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Absolutely beautiful "Kentucky" rifle (a misnomer being that most were made in PA). I do hope they catch the scumbag that took it- This was a family heirloom with personal attachment, more than just if someone had stolen your lawn furniture or something. Please keep us updated if possible.