Tobin Arms side by side
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Hang tight. Sharptail will log in eventually. He's been looking into Tobins over the past while.
In the meantime, post your details (any that you know). You'll need to post pictures of the gun and of the proof marks, if you want any real info. Since yours was made in Woodstock, he'll want to know the serial number - he's uncovered some new details about serial numbers. It appears that there were serial numbers applied to guns made in Canada that are earlier serial numbers than anyone was previously aware of.
If you're leary about posting the serial number, just X out the last two characters (or PM Sharptail the number).
What kind of shape is it in? Are you willing to share what you paid for it? All these details are of interest to Tobin lovers. Nice find, BTW.
SS
In the meantime, post your details (any that you know). You'll need to post pictures of the gun and of the proof marks, if you want any real info. Since yours was made in Woodstock, he'll want to know the serial number - he's uncovered some new details about serial numbers. It appears that there were serial numbers applied to guns made in Canada that are earlier serial numbers than anyone was previously aware of.
If you're leary about posting the serial number, just X out the last two characters (or PM Sharptail the number).
What kind of shape is it in? Are you willing to share what you paid for it? All these details are of interest to Tobin lovers. Nice find, BTW.
SS
Is this a 12 or a 16 gauge? Length of barrels? SN probably 17###, 18###, or 19###. Most Canadian guns fall in this range. The guns were built from 1910 untill 1917-19 when the company charter was not renewed. Tobins were nevertheless still assembled till the early 1950s. Is there any engraving on your gun? Posting a photo would facilitate the grading of the gun.
Does the gun have exterior hammers? If so it is a Model 25.
There are only 1502 registered Tobins in Canada. However there are a lot not registered, probably twice as many! Earliest Canadian known by me is 107xx.
Does the gun have exterior hammers? If so it is a Model 25.
There are only 1502 registered Tobins in Canada. However there are a lot not registered, probably twice as many! Earliest Canadian known by me is 107xx.
Ok, the gun was passed down in my family, serial#166--, 30" barrels, not exterior hammers, 12 guage, no engraving, most of the heat treating has worn off, checkering on stock and fore stock. having problems with my digital camera, hope to have pics soon. Thanks for all of the info, by the way I am in the US so this gun is not registered.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Sorry to take so long to respond - my life has been a little complicated as of late. Ace123, congratulations on your find. Tobins are well made, interesting guns.
Most of the published information on Tobin and his guns is the work of David J. Noreen. Possibly his best article is published in the Spring, 1994 edition of the Double Gun Journal.
There is a small web page with some information here:
http://www.members.shaw.ca/sharptail/Tobin.html
Recently, a Canadian made Tobin came to light with a serial number in the 10,000 range, which is an earlier number than was previously believed possible, Canadian numbers were supposed to start at 11,090. This shows that much research is still to be done on these fine pieces of Canadian history.
A copy of the 1915 Tobin catalogue is available from Cornell Publications. An unengraved gun such as yours could be a No. 55 Black Diamond Grade, which came with a special "Pyro-oxidized black finish" or a No. 40 Standard Grade.
Sharptail
Most of the published information on Tobin and his guns is the work of David J. Noreen. Possibly his best article is published in the Spring, 1994 edition of the Double Gun Journal.
There is a small web page with some information here:
http://www.members.shaw.ca/sharptail/Tobin.html
Recently, a Canadian made Tobin came to light with a serial number in the 10,000 range, which is an earlier number than was previously believed possible, Canadian numbers were supposed to start at 11,090. This shows that much research is still to be done on these fine pieces of Canadian history.
A copy of the 1915 Tobin catalogue is available from Cornell Publications. An unengraved gun such as yours could be a No. 55 Black Diamond Grade, which came with a special "Pyro-oxidized black finish" or a No. 40 Standard Grade.
Sharptail
