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Notchy Bob. Thanks I hesitated posting photos as to not to distract from the OP - but figured a photo was worth 1000 words to Badginger. Let’s keep with trying to help him than getting off course.

Your pointed tang is like my William Douglas rifle (Cocke Co. TN). Although you have 2 screw holes. Unfortunately, your trigger bow shape isn’t like my WD - so doubtful it’s by him. Nothing on the top of the barrel?

Doesn’t look converted from Flint.. that would date it earliest as 1830’s. In todays world, its hardware & lock plate is more E. Tennessee than Kentucky (Pennsylvania). Good to keep on the family..

Good stuff. Interesting rear sight position differences. 2nd from bottom might be my choice. Thanks

Based on my original early John Manton percussion, the other Manton’s I’ve handled and the 2 Vol books on Manton - the Op is Belgium made imported lock (imposter) and nothing to do with Joseph.

It will most likely break on a stuck/hard to remove nipple - due to the soft metal. Ted Cash ratchet style with replacement sized does well for 2-sided nipples. I prefer 4-sided nipple flats and a 19th Century British style nipple wrench. Made a spare nipple and wrench recently for a friend.

Absolutely, if there is no indication of any issues. I’d start with a low powder charge and inspect with each shot and confirm there’s no issues. Bring it to the HawkenClassic!

Canal Fulton & Friendship are all I can recall for big Slug Guns.. Most of the old shooters were machinist and have passed away. Webb Terry (RIP) was always great to talk to, he shared info openly - many did not. Not very practical for sporting use with a 30-50# ML -IMO, other than a ballistic...

Nobles books show Soddy rifles (Pikeville shooters) predominantly being percussion. Also, 20th Century photos.

Fantastic news.. I wish them nothing but success..

Thin sheet lead and roof vent from old houses is great soft stuff. Older wheel weight - clip on are generally soft. New glue types and most unknown lead ingots are unknown. Hydrochloric acid in batteries isn’t anything you want to play with.

Thanks for the update..

Get a Whitworth, he’s credited for establishing Long Range shooting..1857 530gr PP over 68gr BP

Looking for a breechplug for a Browning Mountain Rifle. Slim chance I know, but worth the ask. Thanks

The display of original Hawken, Gemmer and MO rifles was incredible. The Ashley Return guys telling their 3 month journey was another highlight.

I wish they were on a 1” grid.

Percussion, Full Stocked S. Hawken rifle sold for $120,000 + buyer’s premium (total $141,000). Love to see it and the new owner at the HawkenClassic!

Blue - lol

A ‘hard cast’ heavy conical, like wheel weights, will kick harder than a pure soft lead cast one.. I’ve experienced it. The shot of your shotgun is not a solid, add cushion wads?, plus the loads surface area is 2x that of the rifle and it’s corresponding powder column is 1/2 the rifle in...