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Old May 29, 2009, 06:37 PM   #4
James K
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It is odd that the barrel indicates British military, but there is no maker or date on the lockplate. Also, the barrel looks much older than the lock, very common in an era when guns were expensive and it was common to cannibalize old or broken guns to produce serviceable weapons. I am no expert, but I wonder if it is not a British military barrel with a stock and lock made in America.

I doubt it is as late as mid-1800's as it would almost certainly have a double neck cock by that time. I suspect around 1798-1805 would be closer, but if it is indeed an assembled gun, it will be hard to date.

Are there any top museums in your area? I think it might be productive to let some real expert look at it.

Jim
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