American Rifleman and W.E.Goforth - The Firearms Forum

Willie · 02-24-2008, 04:44 PM

Just reading the NRA mag and on page 88 it features a Meriden Secret Service Special .32. It says" A good summary can be found in the book Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1973 by W.E.Goforth."
I had no idea we have such a accomplished expert here. Who Knew?

Xracer · 02-25-2008, 12:16 PM

Well, all of us who hang around the "Ask The Pro's & What's It Worth?" Forum know Bill and are very appreciative of his expertise and answering the many questions we get on Iver Johnson's, Harrington & Richardson's and a whole raft of inexpensive early revolvers.

*Shamless Plug* (For everything you've ever wanted to know about Iver Johnson's, click here!): http://www.gunshowbooks.com/cgi-bin/...5&sid=9X4vr2zN

Marlin · 02-25-2008, 12:21 PM

Can tell you just how much we value Bill's being here and pitching it. Thank you, Sir.

b.goforth · 02-25-2008, 01:01 PM

thanks for the compliments. i post here to try and educate the general public that even though H&R, Iver Johnson, Hopkins & Allen ( and a host of others) are inexpensive firearms they were of good quality when first manufactured and are collectible. there are more H&R & iver johnson firearms still available than there are colt, S&W or winchester firearms. and the values are rising. when the new blue book comes out this spring you should see an increase in the H&R listings and values.
bill

Willie · 02-25-2008, 06:49 PM

I am really appreciative of Bill's posts here also. I joined this forum a while ago but only really started watching and posting recently. A big Congrat's to Bill for getting recommended in The NRA mag. Not everyone gets this honor.I posted this thread just so no one would miss it.

Bill, do you often come to Houston or Pasadena gun shows? If you are doing one here please let me know the date and I will stop by and get a book(signed of course) for my collection. Would make a nice addition. Thanks.
I also am going to look for these guns for my collection as I have none now.

02-24-2008, 04:44 PM	#1
Willie Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Galveston,TX Contributor Posts: 1,004	American Rifleman and W.E.Goforth Just reading the NRA mag and on page 88 it features a Meriden Secret Service Special .32. It says" A good summary can be found in the book Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Firearms 1871-1973 by W.E.Goforth." I had no idea we have such a accomplished expert here. Who Knew? __________________ Willie West End Electric Galveston Electricians -->

02-25-2008, 12:16 PM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: American Rifleman and W.E.Goforth Well, all of us who hang around the "Ask The Pro's & What's It Worth?" Forum know Bill and are very appreciative of his expertise and answering the many questions we get on Iver Johnson's, Harrington & Richardson's and a whole raft of inexpensive early revolvers. Shamless Plug (For everything you've ever wanted to know about Iver Johnson's, click here!): http://www.gunshowbooks.com/cgi-bin/...5&sid=9X4vr2zN

02-25-2008, 12:21 PM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: American Rifleman and W.E.Goforth Can tell you just how much we value Bill's being here and pitching it. Thank you, Sir. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

02-25-2008, 01:01 PM	#4
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: American Rifleman and W.E.Goforth thanks for the compliments. i post here to try and educate the general public that even though H&R, Iver Johnson, Hopkins & Allen ( and a host of others) are inexpensive firearms they were of good quality when first manufactured and are collectible. there are more H&R & iver johnson firearms still available than there are colt, S&W or winchester firearms. and the values are rising. when the new blue book comes out this spring you should see an increase in the H&R listings and values. bill __________________ Author: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works 1871-1993 H&R Arms Company 1871-1986 (due spring 2010) available from www.gunshowbooks.com website; iverjohnsoncollector.x10hosting.com

02-25-2008, 06:49 PM	#5
Willie Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Galveston,TX Contributor Posts: 1,004	Re: American Rifleman and W.E.Goforth I am really appreciative of Bill's posts here also. I joined this forum a while ago but only really started watching and posting recently. A big Congrat's to Bill for getting recommended in The NRA mag. Not everyone gets this honor.I posted this thread just so no one would miss it. Bill, do you often come to Houston or Pasadena gun shows? If you are doing one here please let me know the date and I will stop by and get a book(signed of course) for my collection. Would make a nice addition. Thanks. I also am going to look for these guns for my collection as I have none now. __________________ Willie West End Electric Galveston Electricians Last edited by Willie; 02-25-2008 at 06:56 PM..