John McCamant worked in Wellsburgh, West Virginia as a gunsmith and brass founder. He was the son of James McCamant of Washington, PA, Wellsburgh, WV, and Ohio. John and his wife Ruth Prather moved to Illinois in 1854.
This half-stock rifle has a premium curly maple stock with its original finish. The brass mounts are well made and nicely formed. Of interest is the iron side plate opposite the back action lock (probably made by McCamant) rather than brass as he was a brass founder. The 37 inch barrel is about .58 cal sufficient for large game. Iron repairs appear under the lock on both sides.
Please Contact Artisan Directly for Purchasing Information:
Timothy Hodges
AspenShadeLTD.com
844 Round Hill Road
Winchester, VA
22602
US
Phone: (540) 662-5438
Email: thhodges@comcast.net
