Meriden Model 15 engraved Value
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SSL
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First link is for a sold rifle.
https://mobile.gunauction.com/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=7708007
This link gives a history.
http://www.meridenfirearms.com/rifle.html
https://mobile.gunauction.com/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=7708007
This link gives a history.
http://www.meridenfirearms.com/rifle.html
Some really fascinating information on the Meriden website. Arthur W. Savage, Founder of Savage Arms and inventor of the radial tire (who formed the Savage Tire company in 1901, Duarte Ca.) was associated, along with his sons with the Meriden Fire Arms.
I remember radial tires being the "new greatest tire" of the 60's when in fact it was as old as the Model T Ford.
In 1912 Sears sold the Meriden in two grades, one was an engraved model.
In another corner of the Meriden history is reference to Boy Scouts. In the wind up to WWI, Boy Scouts dressed in uniform and drilled with Meriden rifles which looked like miniature army rifles and soon "military" 22's became all the rage. Referred to as "boy toys" they were popular for two decades of the early 1900's.
Thanks SSL for posting the link. Quite informative.
I remember radial tires being the "new greatest tire" of the 60's when in fact it was as old as the Model T Ford.
In 1912 Sears sold the Meriden in two grades, one was an engraved model.
In another corner of the Meriden history is reference to Boy Scouts. In the wind up to WWI, Boy Scouts dressed in uniform and drilled with Meriden rifles which looked like miniature army rifles and soon "military" 22's became all the rage. Referred to as "boy toys" they were popular for two decades of the early 1900's.
Thanks SSL for posting the link. Quite informative.
Maybe time to upgrade your membership? 20 bucks and you're in like Flynn!
I inherited one as well and it's a tack driver. No telling how many bricks I have run through that thing.
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