Gunsmith John Evick was born in 1804 in Pendleton County, West Virginia. His father, Adam Evick, and brother, William, were gunsmiths who built rifles in Franklin. We have seen several rifles made by both Adam & William, but very few made by John.
John married Sophia Ruleman in 1827. In the 1840 census, John is in Pocohantas County, and in 1843, there is one record that indicates he is living in Randolph County. By 1850, he was listed as a gunsmith in Wood County. In the 1860 census, he is listed as a gunsmith in Boyd County, Kentucky, situated just across the Ohio River from West Virginia and Ohio. In 1868, his wife, Sophia, died and was buried in Lawrence County, Ohio. We have not found John in the 1870 census, but in 1880, he is listed as sick & old age, and living with his son Henry in Lawrence County, Ohio.
The following rifle, which is shared with us, is signed on top of the barrel in script, John Evick. The rifled barrel is approximately 50 caliber and measures 42 inches in length. Due to the bright sunlight and glare on the day we took photos, we are posting these photos in black & white. We appreciate the owner for sharing with us.
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