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I have an 1899 that was shipped to the J.H. Ashdown Hardware Co. in 1916 according to the records. Would anyone know if that's a frequently found destination in the records? I did some online searching about the company and found some basic information and images. I was wondering if anyone else has researched it or found anything especially noteworthy. Thanks.
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Looks like it was in Winnipeg? I can't say that I recall seeing any letters for guns going there.
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Quick search so lots of info for James Henry Ashdown. Prominent businessman in Winnipeg and started Ashdown Hardware. Interesting fellow. James AshdownJames Ashdown buried
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I had one shipped to Ashdown Hardware in Winnipeg but can't recall which one. Letter is in my papers ... somewhere!!
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I was wondering if anyone else has researched it or found anything especially noteworthy. Probably just one of the many hardware stores Savage distributed through at that time. The Winnipeg/Ashdown history is interesting. Anything noteworthy about the rifle? Model? Caliber?
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Thanks for the replies and the links. No, nothing special order or anything about the rifle. I was just looking for more about the J.H. Ashdown Hardware Co. and want to be thorough.
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