About Paul Johnston Expertise I can answer most questions regarding firearms, their use, function, action etc. with a focus on german firearms my speciality.
Experience I am a registered Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. and am owner of Johnston Small Arms Co. . I am a part-time gunsmith and full-time gun enthusiast.
Organizations Pro-Gun NH, Gun Owners of NH (G.O.N.H.), Life memeber NRA, Instructor NRA., member North American Hunting Club.
Education/Credentials I have a certificate in machining, and have apprenticed with Ed Lander of NH for 5 years, a full-time gunsmith since 1946.
Question Hello..I have an OLD shotgun that belonged to my father.
I belive it's a 10-ga shotgun...
the markings on the gun are the following:
AM ARMS COMPANY - BOSTON MASS
PAT. MARCH 2, 1782
SEMI HAM BE BLESS TRADEMARK
F.G. THICKET
'can you possibly tell me anything about this gun?
thanks
Answer Only match I could find is for American Arms located in Boston Ma. from 1870-1901, and in Milwaukee form 1893-1904, later being bought out by Marlin. They made 12 and 10ga. shotguns, value is around $100. for 10% condition to $700. in 100%. There was also a modern American Arms Co./importer up until 2000. I think your date of 1782 might be wrong. Thanks for your question. If you could send a digital pic I would better be able to give info. Thanks.
