youngod Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) So back from being AWOL thought I would share pictures of a buy. When GMountain was still around, he and I used to kid each other as to who would buy a Brown Bess first. We both wanted one but neither of us would "pull the trigger" to buy it. Well, sometime after he died, I decided life was short. I've always wanted one. So, I did it. Pictured below are two guns I purchased at the same time. The first is a 1st Model Brown Bess. It saw service in the Rev War. The second is a PA flintlock. On the top of the barrel is stamped "D. Young". The Youngs were famous gun makers from the Lancaster area in the late 1700's and early 1800's. One of the more famous Young rifle makers was Jacob Young. Google "Jacob Young flintlock" and look at some his work. Jacob is one of my 7th generation grandfather's son. Im descended through his brother. So in a sense this D. Young rifle is family. Think about that for a second and it blows my mind to be able to find it for sale. When they arrived at the house, I kind of raised my glass to GMountain and saluted him for always encouraging me to get it. https://flic.kr/p/2ky7dcg Edited February 2, 2021 by youngod 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewallover Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Welcome home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srgt. Hulka Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I remember you and G talking about these guns. I also remember you talking about wanting a particular gun mad by your kin folk. I'm glad to see that you did finally get that beautiful piece of history. A true treasure. Congratulations Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaLon Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hoo boy, that PA rifle is freaking sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retcop Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Congratulations ! I remember you talking about those guns. I'm glad it's home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towtruck Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Nice. Being able to keep that rifle in the family will be something for generations to cherish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierceg Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Congratulations, that is some awesome history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldeman Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Now that’s a piece of history with some real decor capability. Instant conversation starter. Congratulations on the find. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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