[SEL] Samson Engine???

[Johnson, Greg]

Hi Orrin,
I think the engine still has the original cylinder.  Regan engines are
quite rare.  I think there about 6 or 7 around that I know of.  Anton's
is a later model (still circa 1895 I would guess) and has a piston
tripped ignitor.  It is in nice original condition and runs well.  
Anton has a nice collection of about 50 California built engines.
Next May there will be an engine show at his place that will feature
only California built engines.  I will be bringing my 8 HP Daniel Best
engine.
Greg

-----Original Message-----
From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Orrin
Iseminger
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 11:05 AM
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Subject: RE: [SEL] Samson Engine???

Greg, thank you for the information.  I've filed it with my notes. 

As I recall, when the engine was sold the cylinder appeared to have been
repaired.  While visiting with the buyer, he mentioned he already had a
good
replacement cylinder.  

Orrin

Orrin Iseminger
Colton, Washington, USA
http://users.moscow.com/oiseming/lc_ant_p/index.htm
So many projects.  So little time.   

-----Original Message-----
From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Johnson,
Greg
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 9:40 AM
To: The SEL email discussion list
Subject: RE: [SEL] Samson Engine???

The Engine in question is a Regan.  It is owned by Anton Affentranger of
Bakersfield, Ca and is currently on loan the Coolspring Power Museum in
Coolspring, PA.  Anton bought the engine at the auction in Sturgis.

-----Original Message-----
From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Orrin
Iseminger
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:16 PM
To: 'The SEL email discussion list'
Subject: RE: [SEL] Samson Engine???

Charlie, good to hear from you.  

I remember the engine and you remembered the high bid, correctly.  It
seems
to me it was a Regan.  I have pictures of it and I think I might still
have
some notes I took that day.  Let me dig around and see if I can come up
with
some more information.  Another fellow from our club attended.  I'll
pick
his memory, too. 

I'll get back to you on this after I've had a chance to do some
checking. 

I had the distinction of paying the most money for a magneto, that day.
With the way prices have been going up since then, it almost seems like
a
bargain, now.

Best regards, 

Orrin

Orrin Iseminger
Colton, Washington, USA
http://users.moscow.com/oiseming/lc_ant_p/index.htm
So many projects.  So little time.   

-----Original Message-----
From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Charles R
Bryant
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 5:36 PM
To: SEL at lists.stationary-engine.com
Subject: [SEL] Samson Engine???

Question for Orrin Iseminger. Orrin: Remember the Nixon Auction at
Sturgis,
SD about 10 years ago where I first met you? There
was an engine there with one flywheel which was on the right side and
only a
pulley on the left side. It was a horizontal engine with no hopper. They
said this was an engine built in CA. Two guys who
they said was from Stockton,CA . bought the engine. I know it was the
highest price engine that was sold there and I think it went for about
$15,000. I sent a couple of photos to Rob the Skinner and he said
he had not seen the engine (or ever one like it). The cylinder
and flywheel look similar to a Sampson engine. He knew of a fellow
from Stockton who collects CA built engines and would inquire if he is
the
one that bought that engine and if it is a Samson.

This is the first time we had met. I told you I would be wearing
a yellow cap with our engine club logo. I had been there quite 
awhile and couldn't figure out why you hadn't showed up. 
(of course I didn't know what you looked like). Finally you came up and
asked me if I was Charlie Bryant. I said yes. He said there was
one or two other guys there with yellow caps and he didn't know which
one
was me. I didn't buy anything at the auction. My Cousin
and husband have a ranch on the outskirts of Custer and I was visiting
them.


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