John Vincent of Washington Country, Ohio, manufactured rifles around 1844 until his death in 1882. His son, John Caleb Vincent, continued to run the shop until around 1900. Marked "J. VINCENT" on the barrel. This rifle is attributed to the son and is one of three Vincent rifles the consignor purchased from Madison Grant in 1986. It is featured in Grant's book "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch" on page 124 and described on page 122 as dated to c. 1880-1890 (pouch and horn set not included). Provenance: The Madison Grant Collection; Property of a Gentleman