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WM Rheiner Detroit Hunter Rifle

HipncashHipncash Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
edited August 2011 in Ask the Experts
I have a rifle that I know nothing about and am not able to find anything related to the maker. Any feedback on when the item may have been made, its value, and/or history would be greatly appreciated. I believe it may be from 1840-1860. Thank you very much in advance my friends and have a blessed evening and week ahead! : )

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    MPMP Member Posts: 265 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The only thing I have, which is Sellers, William Rheiner, Detroit, Michigan, worked 1858-1895.

    There was a Theodore Rheiner who was the son of William worked 1896-1910.
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    hrfhrf Member Posts: 857 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    William Rheiner born 1833 Baden, Germany. Listed as a gunsmith in Detroit censuses and directory 1860-1890. Son Theodore born 1855 Michigan listed as a metal engraver 1880, gunsmith 1890.

    Rifle is probably post-Civil War.
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    HipncashHipncash Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    hrf and MP I am very grateful for the information provided. Thank you both very much. It seems to be a rifle that is not very common.
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