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Help! I need identification for inherited rifle

barret32
Hi Guys. I have an old rifle that I can't find in any book or online site. Its octagon barreled, has a double trigger with a small screw in between them, is about 30 or 32 caliber, 33" long barrel, brass butt plate, a fairly fancy brass trigger guard, and a brass plate on the left of the stock opposite the lock. It looks like a percussion conversion. The thin, almost straight stock has a cheek plate carved in it and stops a third of the way down the barrel. The lock has an inscription that looks like this GR
Cincinnati
Ohio
The "GR" looks like a name, but i cant read it. The only letters i can see are GR, and possibly an "I" after that, and a "J" before it. There is also an engraving of what looks like a partridge/pheasant running in a field. The ram rod, if thats what its called, is wood. It also has an open sight.
Any help would be appreciated. Please ask any questions and I will respond asap. Thank you
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  • sandwarrior
    barret32,

    You might look into posting pics of this rifle if you can. There is a 'sticky' in the first few threads on this forum with a description of how to do it.
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  • hrf
    Sounds like a common half stock percussion rifle, but when marked, the maker's name is usually on top flat of the barrel. Many gunmakers used ready-made locks from the Goulcher's or other lock makers. The double trigger is probably a "set" trigger which sets the front trigger by pulling the rear one: The front trigger then becomes a "hair" trigger requiring only a touch to fire. (You can try it without cocking the hammer)
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