ML barrel, need info

Geri

September 09, 2011 16:06

ML barrel, about41.5" long about 1" across the flats, about 32 cal, ramrod rib riveted on to barrel. Markings in photos, no name visible.Thanks.

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  Garth

  September 09, 2011 17:08

  The markings on the barrels intrigue me. They resemble some turkish cartoucheing that I have seen in the past. Hopefully we all will have confirmation soon on exactly who these barrels were manufactured by.

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  Geri

  September 10, 2011 06:41

  This was found in the attic of an old house that was torn down. Front sight appears to be german silver, and it looks like a flintlock converted to percussion using an drum and nipple. Wish the owner could have found more of the rifle. The outside rust was removed using an electro plating process in reverse. Just would like to know more about this one.

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  hrf

  September 10, 2011 07:34

  quote:Originally posted by Geri
  This was found in the attic of an old house that was torn down. Front sight appears to be german silver, and it looks like a flintlock converted to percussion using an drum and nipple. Wish the owner could have found more of the rifle. The outside rust was removed using an electro plating process in reverse. Just would like to know more about this one.
  
  
  Haven't seen those markings before, but why do you think it was converted from flintlock? You need the missing parts to make that judgement. Most mid 19th century percussion rifles made by local gunsmiths used a simple drum and nipple, and didn't have a fancy "patent breech" with bolster.

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