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They had these at rendezvous??

Many New England fowlers were built from a mix of either new or recycled parts from various countries. Some examples of New England guns with similar locks:

As the telescope was invented in 1608, I highly doubt it was not used in wartime until 1758. Ah! Realized that's "in the colonies." :doh: https://www.cabinet.ox.ac.uk/invention-spyglass-1608

What kind of telescope?

When I lived in NY, I bought 4 lbs of powder from Graf's, cost including shipping and hazmat was less than 3 lbs of T7 locally. NY has tried to outlaw mail-order of cartridge ammo, but last I knew it was a toothless law with no means of implimenting or enforcing. Has that changed in the last 4...

The piece under the barrel is the rib. Age? I'd guess 1750-1760, maybe a little later. Metal rammers were pretty much a military thing, a wood rod with a larger tip would be appropriate.

I have found T7 to be less noxious.

Looking ok from here.

Sam Colt didn't use fillers.

Definately looks like a New England gun, a bit of French influence in the drop of the maple stock, with an English style buttplate and trigger guard. Made into a half stock at some point. Nice find! A good intro to American hunting guns can be found HERE.

It was required when transporting BP. :dunno:

Love corned beef...🍲

Yup. Made mine when I lived in NY. Even made the window placards for the car.

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Metal ammo cans turn into bombs.

I recently mailed a musket. The PO didn't ask, I didn't tell. And she needs to read her own regulations.

As I said, "legally able to receive."

Absolute overkill. A wood box built from 1" thick boards would have been more than sufficient. If/when it burns through, the plastic containers melt and the powder would just go up in a big WHOOSH.

There is no problem with shipping long guns via USPS, either "antique" or modern. I've done both. If a person is legally able to receive it, you can send it directly to them. The USPS urges there be nothing indicating contents and the recipient sign for it. If it is concealable, REGARDLESS of...

Always nice to meet Brothers! I see a couple of you are new members here. You'll find there's a few more on here.