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Folks Rifle Works
May 1st, 2016 at 6:37pm
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Just bought this rifle today on an auction, I haven't seen it yet.
Sharps' book has a bit about the company, they made guns from 1878 to 1882, then bicycles.
According to the book, it should be 32 RF.
A bit of a challenge, as the break-open lever spins freely.
Hopefully, the square shaft attached to the lever is broken, a quick fix with a piece of key stock. 
Does anyone know any history, or have one themselves? (rifle, we all have history)
Here's a pic
Aaron
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Reply #1 - May 1st, 2016 at 8:54pm
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Cool looking rifle!
I think I'd have to put my chin on top of the stock to see the sights   Smiley

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Reply #2 - May 1st, 2016 at 9:31pm
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The Folk's Rifle Works of Bryan, Ohio, made that design (Patent Nov. 25, 1884) in .22 and .32 rim fire and as a 12 gauge shotgun.

The side lever is supposed to unlock the breech and cock the inside hammer.

Grant's More Single Shot Rifles shows Serial No. 5 and says it is rather crudely made and in limited quantities.  Nobody knows the total number made.

Satterlee is supposed to have some data on the Folk's rifle.  Apparently some are found without any maker's name on them.
  
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It doesn't look too crude in the pics, but it is in need of repair.
I'm interested in the rather extreme drop of the stock, and I'm also looking forward to working with the mechanism, looks unique.
Should be a fun gun.
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Reply #4 - May 15th, 2016 at 11:57am
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update:
The rifle arrived just as I was leaving for CT.
Not broken at all, opened right up a cocked ok.
Doesn't seem crude at all and nice patina on the brass.
It seems to shoulder OK, despite the drop.
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Reply #5 - May 15th, 2016 at 12:31pm
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Congratulations Aaron on a very interesting purchase.

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