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esser barrett repeating rifle company

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bronte

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hi, my greatgrandfather was john william esser and he wasin partnership with gw &f barrett who manufactured straight pull bolt action for magazine rifles, he went back to the usa (pawtucket rhode island) to a company called patten & johnson in 1914, this is where my research comes to an end as I cant find any reference to the company or what they made has anyone got any ideas please
 
Having checked a number of directory s this is from the 1888 directory

Barrett William, gun stocker, 12 (back of) St Marys Row
 
Hi Bronte, Have you seen the vintage Postcard of your great-grandfather at Bisley in Surrey
- the Offices of The National Rifle Association.
The postcard is titled:
Mr. Esser THE INVENTOR DEMONSTRATING THE ESSER-BARRATT REPEATING RIFLE
BEFORE H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. BISLEY JULY 19TH. 1906
Let me know if a copy is reqd. :fat:
D.
 
Booksearch123 said:
Hi Bronte, Have you seen the vintage Postcard of your great-grandfather at Bisley in Surrey
- the Offices of The National Rifle Association.
The postcard is titled:
Mr. Esser THE INVENTOR DEMONSTRATING THE ESSER-BARRATT REPEATING RIFLE
BEFORE H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. BISLEY JULY 19TH. 1906
Let me know if a copy is reqd. :fat:
D.
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Hi sometime ago you asked me to let you know if I would like a copy of my Great Grandfather William Esser I know its been rather a long time but if the offer still stands I would greatly appreciate a copy of the Post Card from Bisley in Surrey
Regards
Bronte
 
Booksearch123 said:
Hi Bronte, Have you seen the vintage Postcard of your great-grandfather at Bisley in Surrey
- the Offices of The National Rifle Association.
The postcard is titled:
Mr. Esser THE INVENTOR DEMONSTRATING THE ESSER-BARRATT REPEATING RIFLE
BEFORE H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. BISLEY JULY 19TH. 1906
Let me know if a copy is reqd. :fat:
D.
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Hi, Is it still possible you could still send me the copy of my Great Grandfather John William Esser, The picture on the postcard is taken at Bisley July 19th 1906. I would be grateful to you if you could also could you copy the reverse side please
Thanking you in anticipation
Regards
Bronte
 
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