Your guys information on this is EXCELLENT. I am very well versed in about all firearms, but not percussion or flintlock.
Yes, the ramrod is definetly a nail that someone has placed in there, it has a broken hammer and the trigger guard is a messed up. The tacks are brass, but dont know the time frame or whom put them on...probably white people IMHO.
I acquired it at an auction in N. Missouri for a nominal price. I really am not that attached to the gun at all and will probably sell it sooner than later. There just isnt that much provinonce on it to keep my interest.
Thanks everyone for your support.
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