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Show Old-Time Squirrel Rifle. When Col. W. A. Toombs returned recently from the old homestead near Colltown he brought back with him his father's squirrel rifle, which hss been continuously In possession of the family since 1846. It is handmade throughout and was of that full stocked type common smong the hunt ers of Tennessee and Kentucky three generations ago. The barrel Is 47 Inches long snd Is furnished with the finest level sights for long range shooting. Its original caliber was 120 bullets to the pound, but having been dressed out and re-rifled re-rifled several times It now carries 60 to the pound. The lock Is of the back action type and It In as good condition today as when It left the mskcr's hands 70 years ago. The triggers are a marvel of workmanship. They are of that kind known as "double" or "balr" triggers and are governed with a set screw which regulates them until un-til they will respond to the slightest touch. Madlsonville Hustler. |