old muzzleloader - Page 2

Flexmoney · March 14, 2012, 12:09 PM

I believe there is a book that has info on these pieces, at the Ohio Historical Society archives. I never did get around to requesting it.

I'd need too dig back through old emails to remember the name of it.

**Mike Irwin** · March 14, 2012, 08:35 PM

I'm pretty sure that was a commercial, factory-made barrel and was very likely never a flintlock.

If you look at the muzzle you can see a circular line where it was lathe dressed and likely held on an arbor and spindle while the flats were dressed.

My guess is the barrel was made post 1850, possibly even post Civil War.

The cup around the nipple was, as someone suggested, a shield. It directed blast and pieces of the cup up and away from the shooter or someone standing beside him.

The style of the stock and furniture also suggests post 1850.

jrothWA · March 15, 2012, 10:14 AM

in Lodi, Ohio.

The Kendrigs operate and MAY be able to ID supply additional info.

Google for website.

March 14, 2012, 12:09 PM	#26
Flexmoney Member Join Date: April 25, 2002 Location: Ohio (Columbus, McConnelsville) Posts: 23	I believe there is a book that has info on these pieces, at the Ohio Historical Society archives. I never did get around to requesting it. I'd need too dig back through old emails to remember the name of it. __________________ Have fun, Kyle

March 14, 2012, 08:35 PM	#27
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,382	I'm pretty sure that was a commercial, factory-made barrel and was very likely never a flintlock. If you look at the muzzle you can see a circular line where it was lathe dressed and likely held on an arbor and spindle while the flats were dressed. My guess is the barrel was made post 1850, possibly even post Civil War. The cup around the nipple was, as someone suggested, a shield. It directed blast and pieces of the cup up and away from the shooter or someone standing beside him. The style of the stock and furniture also suggests post 1850. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

March 15, 2012, 10:14 AM	#28
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Suggest that you visit: "The Log Cabin" shop... in Lodi, Ohio. The Kendrigs operate and MAY be able to ID supply additional info. Google for website.