I found out what I have!

Karen · 5th January 2005, 04:33 PM

I just wanted to stop by here and say thank you to everyone who tried to help me identify the weapon I own.

Back in May or June of 2004, I received a lot of help from members about an old pike that I purchased from John Eisenhower when he lived in my area.

Since that time, I took the pike to the curator at Valley Forge Park, and he identified it as a pike but had no further information.

Recently, I contacted a woman at the Eisenhower National Historic Site, and sent the pictures of the pike to her to forward to the curator. Today, I received a response from her telling me that the weapon is a John Brown Pike.

I only found two references to it on google, but needless to say, I'm thrilled to own an acutal piece of history! Now, I would like to learn it's value.

Would any members here know how much it's worth?

Thanks for any response!

Regards,

Karen

Rick · 5th January 2005, 05:45 PM

I'm sorry Karen , it's against forum policy to give appraisals as to a piece's value .

Karen · 5th January 2005, 05:52 PM

Yikes! My bad, Rick.

So sorry if I violated any rules.

Again, I just want to say a big "Thank you" to those who helped me get on the right path to finding out what this weapon is.

Take care,

Karen

Karen · 5th January 2005, 05:54 PM

Of course, after I respond, I thought of another question.

Where could I go then to find out it's value? I live in PA, outside Philadelphia.

Thanks!

Take care,

Karen

5th January 2005, 04:33 PM	#1
Karen Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	I found out what I have! I just wanted to stop by here and say thank you to everyone who tried to help me identify the weapon I own. Back in May or June of 2004, I received a lot of help from members about an old pike that I purchased from John Eisenhower when he lived in my area. Since that time, I took the pike to the curator at Valley Forge Park, and he identified it as a pike but had no further information. Recently, I contacted a woman at the Eisenhower National Historic Site, and sent the pictures of the pike to her to forward to the curator. Today, I received a response from her telling me that the weapon is a John Brown Pike. I only found two references to it on google, but needless to say, I'm thrilled to own an acutal piece of history! Now, I would like to learn it's value. Would any members here know how much it's worth? Thanks for any response! Regards, Karen

5th January 2005, 05:45 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,291	I'm sorry Karen , it's against forum policy to give appraisals as to a piece's value .

5th January 2005, 05:52 PM	#3
Karen Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Yikes! My bad, Rick. So sorry if I violated any rules. Again, I just want to say a big "Thank you" to those who helped me get on the right path to finding out what this weapon is. Take care, Karen

5th January 2005, 05:54 PM	#4
Karen Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Of course, after I respond, I thought of another question. Where could I go then to find out it's value? I live in PA, outside Philadelphia. Thanks! Take care, Karen