Traditionally sport hunting on European estates was a leisure activity reserved for the wealthy classes. But with no estates guarding access, Americans could roam the land freely—hunting to procure food, make a living, and enjoy sport. In the western territories especially, big-game animals and prized mammals, like the beaver, offered a tremendous natural resource that fueled economic activity, attracted adventurers and trophy hunters, and sustained growing populations.
Roper Repeating Shotgun
TITLE: Roper Repeating Shotgun MAKER: Roper Repeating Rifle Co. MADE IN: Roper Repeating Rifle Co. CALIBER: 12 Gauge DATE: ca 1867 DIMENSIONS: Barrel:12” Length: 33” Height: 5 ¼” INSCRIPTION: Serial Number 258 / Barrel: ROPER REPEATING RIFLE CO. / AMHERST. MASS....
Stevens Ideal “Modern Range” Rifle No. 47
TITLE: Stevens Ideal “Modern Range” Rifle No. 47 MAKER: J. Steven & Company MADE IN: Utica, NY CALIBER: .25...
Remington Model 1876 Rolling Block Rifle
TITLE: Remington Model 1876 Rolling Block Rifle MAKER: Remington Arms Company MADE IN: Ilion, NY CALIBER: .43 Caliber DATE: 1876 DIMENSIONS: Barrel: 37” Length: 52 ¼” Height: 6 ½” INSCRIPTION:Serial Number (N/A) / Barrel: CAPTURED AT CALOOCAN BY / D.M. ANDERSON...
Remington Rolling Block Rifle
TITLE:Remington Rolling Block Rifle MAKER: E. Remington & Sons MADE IN: Ilion, NY CALIBER: (N/A)...
Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle
TITLE: Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle MAKER: E. Remington & Sons MADE IN: Ilion, NY CALIBER: .45-70 Caliber DATE: 1868-1888 DIMENSIONS: Barrel: 28” Length: 43 ½” Height: 5 ½” INSCRIPTION: Serial Number 7087 / Barrel: E. REMINGTON & SONS,...
Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Model Rifle
TITLE: Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Model Rifle MAKER: Remington Arms Company MADE IN: Ilion, NY CALIBER: .40 Caliber DATE: 1880-1907 DIMENSIONS: Barrel: 27 ½” Length: 43 ¼” Height: 6 ¾” INSCRIPTION: Serial Number 3221 / Barrel: E. Remington & Sons, ILION...
Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Mid-Range Rifle
TITLE: Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Mid-Range Rifle MAKER: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. MADE IN: Bridgeport, CT CALIBER: .40 Caliber DATE: 1878-1881 DIMENSIONS: Barrel: 30” Length: 46 ½” Height: 6” INSCRIPTION:Serial Number 17090 / Barrel: OLD RELIABLE SHARP’S...
Sharps Model 1874 “Old Reliable” Long Range Rifle No. 3
TITLE: Sharps Model 1874 “Old Reliable” Long Range Rifle No. 3e MAKER: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. MADE IN: Bridgeport, CT CALIBER: .44-.90 Bottleneck Cartridge DATE: ca 1876 DIMENSIONS: Barrel: 34” Length: 51 ¼” Height: 7 ¾” INSCRIPTION: Serial Number 155672 /...
Sharps Model 1874 Rifle
TITLE: Sharps Model 1874 Rifle MAKER: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. MADE IN: Bridgeport, CT CALIBER: .44-.90...
Sharps Model 1874 Rifle
TITLE: Sharps Model 1874 Rifle MAKER: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. MADE IN: Bridgeport, CT CALIBER: .44-.90...