Bert H 50-95

Fazer1

Bert,

I believe I remember a while ago you saying the 50-95 in your signature was imported by James Rosier, one of four if I remember correctly. Is it Rosier marked.

The reason I ask, I have one in the same caliber from from Oz. Just wondering if there was a connection.

Thanks,,,,,,Chip

Bert H.

Chip,

Yes, my 50-95 high-wall was one of four rifles in the same order, imported and marked by James Rosier. Since that time, I have discovered a few other 50-95 high-wall rifles imported by Rosier, but on different order numbers and in completely different serial number ranges. What is the serial number on your high-wall?

Fazer1

Bert,

It is 11491.

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by Fazer1
Bert,

It is 11491.


Chip,

Well now, this should be interesting news... your 50-95 high-wall was in the same order as mine! It turns out that there were actually (5) rifles in the order, serial numbers 11491 (your rifle), 12302 (my rifle), 12307, 12316, and 12319. I know where/what happened to 12307, which just leaves the last two unknown.

If you can, please send me an email with pictures of your rifle.

Fazer1

That's good to know. I like having some type of history with the rifles, no matter how trivial it may seem to others.

Thanks for that..............Chip

Bert H.

Chip,

There is more history behind these specific rifles than you may be aware of... they were specifically ordered and imported by James Rosier for a very specific (sinister) reason.

Fazer1

quote:There is more history behind these specific rifles than you may be aware of... they were specifically ordered and imported by James Rosier for a very specific (sinister) reason.

The plot thickens. As Rosier sold guns to Ned Kelly I can imagine where this is leading. Thinning the herd so to speak.

Though I am living in WV at present I spent a long time in Oz, and picked up some other 1885's there. I'll get some photos of the 50/95 off tomorrow.

Bert H.

OK... who was Ned Kelly ?

Update: After reviewing the Bio on Ned Kelly, there is positively no connection to him, as he was executed in the year 1880 (long before our high-wall rifles were manufactured).

The "sinister" use I refer to was the express use of these rifles to hunt and exterminate the native Aboriginals that were killing and consuming ranch livestock. The information relayed to me is that a group of livestock ranch owners formed an alliance, and then hired and outfitted a "hunting" crew in an attempt to reduce the loss of livestock directly associated with nomadic aboriginal activity.

charliemeyer007

A "Bush Ranger". He had steel plate armor, but was taken down with 00 to the legs IIRC.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ned_Kelly

Fazer1

I wasn't implying that the guns had anything to do with Ned Kelly. Just another highlight about James Rosier.

DaveF

Sounds like that could have been the basis for the story line to 'Quigley Down Under', except Tom Selleck used an 1874 Sharps in that movie.