Tomahawk Taxidermy
32 Cal
Friend of mines wife inherited this along with a few other misc guns… anyone have any clue what it is?
Nov 5 1861 AGTSNY
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Looks like a Ballard.
Loyer
36 Cl.
Yep, a Ballard rifle. These were used in the American Civil War.
Phil Coffins
69 Cal.
Your rifle is a Ballard breech loader using metal cartridges.
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Absolutely do not try to clean it up any from the condition it is in...Absolutely a bore cleaning, and a careful hoppes and oil cleaning, but do not try to remove the beautiful patina. It would greatly affect its value. In my very unprofessional opinion.
On the markings, check this out:
https://www.ancestryguns.com/shop/a...-scarce-carbine-likely-used-by-state-militia/
Jay
https://www.ancestryguns.com/shop/a...-scarce-carbine-likely-used-by-state-militia/
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Looks familiar but can't place it; do the markings mean, Agent, State of New York? I'm sure you'll get lots of helpful replies! 
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Makes sense!
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