John L. Pipino was born in 1827 in Germany. He opened up a gun shop the same year
as his brother, Jacob C. Pipino, on 16 Mercer Street in Baltimore. In 1851 he was
located at 46 1/2 Harrison Street, 1867 at Cross Street near Shop and 1868 at Peach
Alley near Cross. This was the last listing where he was self employed. After this
time he was either employed with his brother or went to Illionis where he is recorded
in the state gazetteer as a single freeman gunsmith working into the 1880s. For further
reference, see Arms Makers of Maryland.
For additional information see Maryland Longrifles Hartzler/Whisker.
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