MILLER PATENT RIFLE
various cals., may be found converted to percussion cap ignition, lockplate marked "J. & J. MILLER/ROCHESTER" (scarce), percussion/pill lock revolving rifle, engraving on frame, 4-9 shot front latched cylinder, varying lengths...
MILLER, JOHN & JAMES
Many gunsmiths manufactured revolving rifles of the Miller patented design. Commonly refered to as Billinghurst rifles since William Billinghurst was the best known maker. John Miller and his brother James recieved a patent for the design in 1836. They produced revolving rifles along with a combination O/U multiple shot rifle/single shot shotgun variation in Rochester, NY together until James passed away in 1843.
Located in Rochester, NY, circa 1829-1853, and Battle Creek, MI, circa 1854-1856.
MILLER, JOHN & JAMES Antiques Models
MILLER PATENT RIFLE-SHOTGUN
various cals. and gauges, percussion/pill lock, revolving O/U, rifled upper barrel (cylinder fed) over single shot smoothbore barrel fired by an underhammer, various lengths of barrels, double triggers, walnut buttstock, no forend, very sim...