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My wife and I made a trip to a gun show in Birmingham today. No luck. On the way home we stopped by one of our favorite antique and collectables stores. Nothing new except for a saw that I had picked up and looked at several times in the past. Usually I will not spend much time with a saw that has been painted black on one side and gold on the opposite side with a stenciled black horse, cowboy boot and cowboy hat.
I did notice that the handle was in excellent condition with a warranted superior medallion that to me was different. Without the eagle, the word Warranted, raised dots in the center forming a circle, and Superior. I looked at the location where the blade marking is located and to my surprise paint made etching to be more visible. Lesson learned. The saw is a Geo. H. Bishop with the dog in the middle but looking to the left. The saw number is not real clear but I believe it is a No. 6 made in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before I separate the saw I will send pictures and hope the blade marking can be photographed. My opinion is that the saw handle has never been removed from the saw. I will find out later. I am debating to myself on how to remove the paint and maintain the etch. I guess I will have to use my car restoration knowledge.
Lately I posted several Bishop saws in my collection section. What have I learned from Geo H. Bishop? He was not consistent. Medallion on the right side, the dog in different locations either facing left or right, blade and medallion markings that do not match. Very interesting... A ten dollar investment. Where can you get an education this cheap and have fun?
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