WP Marston .41 Cal Muzzleloader PICS ADDED
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My impression is that Marston was in Ontario and was either a builder or more likely a importer/retailer. Are there any proof marks on the gun. How about copying a photo to Photobucket (free) and posting a picture on here for us
cheers mooncoon
cheers mooncoon
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I won;t actually get to see it until the weekend. I was trying to get myself some info before I go.
W. P Marston was his name. Early - mid 1800's. .41 cal is not too common I understand.
I guess I should have looked at it first than taken pictures to post here. LOL
I won;t actually get to see it until the weekend. I was trying to get myself some info before I go.
W. P Marston was his name. Early - mid 1800's. .41 cal is not too common I understand.
I guess I should have looked at it first than taken pictures to post here. LOL
There was a W P Marston in Toronto starting in the 1850's to around 1900 and was a gunmaker according to the Canadian gunsmith book he was one of the larger manufactures of guns in Canada he also imported some guns and put his name on it but this was no uncommon either. But my understanding is he had a full workshop and a lot of Canadian makers started working for him
- Location
- West coast of Vancouver Island
Usually the barrel maker would provide a bullet mould of the appropriate caliber.
tactical870
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- Location
- Buckhorn, Ontario
There was a large collection of Marstons and Sopers sold at Switzers auction several months ago. As noted Marston was located in the Toronto area and the majority of the guns I've seen were very well made and command a premium price.
The Cdn made guns at the Switzers auction sold for $450 to about $1100.
There was a very nice Marston, short, heavy barrel, turned for a starter, that sold for the higher price. It appears to have been in better condition than yours, although it is hard to tell from the photos.
There was a very nice Marston, short, heavy barrel, turned for a starter, that sold for the higher price. It appears to have been in better condition than yours, although it is hard to tell from the photos.
