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If measurements would be of any use, i.e. the barrel channel, where exactly should I measure? Someone mentioned that it might have been an early fowling piece.

Here are the additional photos, sorry for the delay. As you can see from the photos, the woodwork is very crude. In photo 4 (4th down from the top), the area that was filled in with wood filler (hard to see exactly where it is, but it is slightly reddish and more textured than the...

I can take measurements and add more photos...What exactly is the "breech inlet"? I'll take a picture of the trigger guard inlet...though sadly, someone filled it in with wood filler goop (I'm sure I can remove it though). Also, what is the lock mortise? Additionally, I would concur with...

Thanks for the replies thus far. The ramrod thimbles and buttplate appear to be made of brass. The buttplate is completely flat against the butt of the stock, and does not curve around the top or bottom of the stock. Additionally, the trigger appears original, is flat faced, and looks to be made...

I was hoping someone here might be able to identify what era, region of origin, and stye or pattern my old 18th century (best guess) flintlock musket is based off of. What I can tell you is that it is 56" long, with a 41.5" barrel channel. Disregard the trigger guard and lock work as seen in the...