Sunday, October 29, 2023

"The US Senator's Rifle"

 While attending a recent antique longrifle show, we came across this display.  The owner of this historical rifle display graciously allowed us to photograph and gave us permission to post the photos here.  We will let the display tell the story. 

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The following link will take you to the story of James & William Sims gunsmiths and early pioneers of Nicholas County. 

Thanks to Ed Rayl & Cathy Meder-Dempsey 

JDM & BMS













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