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Posted By: Grouse Guy Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/22/19 01:21 AM
Who made a late 1890's SXS twist steel with a full turkey silhouette on the black butt plate?
Posted By: Argo44 Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/22/19 02:37 AM
Might I be so bold as to suggest photographs....digital are gold...of butt plate, rib, proof marks, barrel flats, action flats, etc....are a friend. Many thanks.
Posted By: Grouse Guy Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/22/19 03:00 AM
Gun not in my possession, so not an option.
Posted By: craigd Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/22/19 03:07 AM
I’d think the buttplate might have American origins, but there might be a chance that it’s not original to that particular arm.
Posted By: L. Brown Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/22/19 12:09 PM
Originally Posted By: Grouse Guy
Who made a late 1890's SXS twist steel with a full turkey silhouette on the black butt plate?


Obviously made before the statement "That gun's a real turkey!" carries the same meaning it does today.
Posted By: John E Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/22/19 02:02 PM
Forehànd Arms Co. followed by Hopkins & Allen Arms Company.
Posted By: Grouse Guy Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/22/19 02:34 PM
John E. for the win! Thanks. I also confirmed this via the patent date. I knew somebody here would know!
Posted By: craigd Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/22/19 08:02 PM
There’s a patent for the image of a turkey on a butt plate?
Posted By: PeterMichael Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/29/19 12:12 AM
Yep....

Posted By: Stanton Hillis Re: Turkey on butt plate- maker? - 12/29/19 12:46 AM
Nice beard.

SRH
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