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    Mystery Muzzleloader

    I found this... ".58” Belgian Pattern 1857 percussion Minnie rifle. Back action lock of regulation French form is dated 1858. Walnut stock with regulation iron furniture and three spring retained brass barrel bands the centre one having a sling swivel. Four groove Minnie rifled barrel with...
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    Mystery Muzzleloader

    The barrel says "Winchester" with several patent dates. Family lore says my grandfather put it together from parts. The stock has lead ball in it. The lock profile looks to be a dead ringer for the lock on the rifle originally posted. One big give away was the triangular nut on the left side of...
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    Mystery Muzzleloader

    That lock looks familiar. I have one from what was definitely a cobbled together mess of parts. I think mine has more discernible marks, but I can't look at it for a few more weeks. Inside view End view, has a little damage from dry firing. The rifle from which it came.
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