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Forensic Identification for Flintlock Remains
I finally obtained the rest of the musket! Not convinced totally that it’s of French origin now that I have the barrel and what’s left of the stock. While cleaning the barrel, about 18” forward of the breach is a brass inlaid rectangle with concave sides. Totally baffled by this one. Working now...- CoffeeMonger
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Forensic Identification for Flintlock Remains
Thank you for all the replies! I now have the rest of the musket so as I get it cleaned up and “back together” I’ll post a follow up picture. The person I obtained it from had scavenged the pan and frizzen for other guns so those are lost. While the jaws have “something” clamped in, he did say...- CoffeeMonger
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Greetings and Merry Christmas from Arkansas. I've always ben fascinated by primitive weapons and I've been gifted the remains of a flintlock so I currently have chill-bumps. haha. I know they'll wear off.- CoffeeMonger
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Forensic Identification for Flintlock Remains
Merry Christmas all, I’ve recently been gifted the remains of a flintlock musket and I’d love to know the origins if possible. The only script remaining is the name J.Ridout (not Rideout). There is a little engraving on the hammer side plate. Also, the hammer is attached with a blacksmith made...- CoffeeMonger
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