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Huntzalittle · July 4, 2007, 04:00 PM

I have the barrel of a muzzel loading Remington rifle I would like to get some information on, as it has been passed down in the family for a few generations now. So any thoughts as to its origin, year or what model of gun it was would be interesting.
The octagon barrel is 31 inches long and is a .36 caliber. Stamped next to the breech plug, on the left side, is 'REMINGTON". Stamped between the breech plug and the rear sights it "H.R.THOMPSON JACKSON, MICH". It has a brass front sight and the side boltster and nipple are still on it.
My dad (82 years old) says it hung around in the attic in the farm house when he was a boy. I'd like to get some ideas of what it is. Any help??
Thanks!

July 4, 2007, 04:00 PM	#1
Huntzalittle Member Join Date: January 10, 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	Remington ML ID I have the barrel of a muzzel loading Remington rifle I would like to get some information on, as it has been passed down in the family for a few generations now. So any thoughts as to its origin, year or what model of gun it was would be interesting. The octagon barrel is 31 inches long and is a .36 caliber. Stamped next to the breech plug, on the left side, is 'REMINGTON". Stamped between the breech plug and the rear sights it "H.R.THOMPSON JACKSON, MICH". It has a brass front sight and the side boltster and nipple are still on it. My dad (82 years old) says it hung around in the attic in the farm house when he was a boy. I'd like to get some ideas of what it is. Any help?? Thanks!