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    C.S. Richmond Rifled Musket?

    Unless you find an original Richmond Razeed in this configuration, I think you can call it a dream gun, or whatever you want. Probably made for someone in the NSSA with the taller front site. Looks nicely done.
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    Need help identifying an old neglected percussion cap rifle. Any advice on care and restoration would be greatly appreciated as well.

    On my Civil War muskets I use Kramer's Best Antique Improver. Just basically natural oil. Can be used on metal and wood. I'd hit any active rust with ballistol and a soft tooth brush, wipe clean, let dry, few coats of Kramers. Hang on wall and enjoy.
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    If only it coild talk...

    The lock panels and the trigger guard both are correct for a P53, so I'm gonna guess a cut down civil war musket.
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    French flintlock pistol?

    It's a nice unbridled lock, the inletting looks right. I'm nobody, but I might even push the date back to the 1730's. But again, just an opinion. But you do have a beautiful pistol, cherish it.
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    French flintlock pistol?

    Definitely use a good screwdriver that fits, but looking closely at the picture, there looks to be something like a small piece of metal, like a small nail or staple across the top of the tail of the lock. That might hold the lock in even if you remove the lock bolts. Maybe it's a chip if wood...
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    French flintlock pistol?

    Gotcha, they are usually the end of screws one for the trigger, one for a bridle holding the tumbler to the lock plate from the inside. Least that's the typical way of attachment. Would have to see the inside of the lock plate to verify.
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    French flintlock pistol?

    I'm not sure what you mean by pins?
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    French flintlock pistol?

    Almost looks like burl walnut. It's beautiful. Interesting the tang is straight sided, and not flared. It might be even earlier. It seems like a higher quality pistol, odd that it's not marked in any way.
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    Please Help to Identify smooth bore flintlock......Thanks!!!

    Looks like it has a neat repair on the hammer, under the screw. Must have been loose at one point.
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    Please Help to Identify smooth bore flintlock......Thanks!!!

    My guess is a British fusil, military style, but maybe shortened at some point in it's life. Nice stepped barrel.
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    Please Help to Identify smooth bore flintlock......Thanks!!!

    Do you know what caliber it is? Do you have a picture of the buttplate tang? Thanks.
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    2 Band Whitworth Rifle

    I would try over on the Civil War Forum if no one here has that specific info
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    Another from my dad's collection

    When you Google the name WL&H Sargent, most references are to them making swords in the 1830-1850's. But the Sargent family seems to be involved in firearms as well. So I don't think it's French. It's odd it has a brass forearm tip like a British musket, but barrel bands similar to French or...
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    Help with identifying flintlock rifle

    Can we see a picture of the butt plate? To me it looks to have had beautiful lines. I think it might be English, but it's been altered to halfstock at some point in its use. The lock seems to be missing it's sliding lock mechanism which would have been in that groove behind the hammer. Love the...
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    The OLDEST in my BP collection …

    You're gonna have to be in the front ranks at reenactments.
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    WANTED 1763/66 Charleville Musket or 2nd Model Brown Bess

    If you are portraying a militiaman, may I suggest looking for a Fowler instead? No French muskets of that type were even in the colonies in 1775, and most Besses were in the hands of the British. A civilian type of Fowler would be correct, and might be easier to find. If you really want one of...
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    Help identifying flintlock pistol

    Looks Germanic to me. My guess that the dates are correct give it take a decade.
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    Shortening an Enfield ??

    Go to a dealer named Rebel Relics. He's got some high end Confederate stuff for sale, but he does have a cutdown P53 that he believes is a legit period alteration. I believe the barrel was cut to 25 inches. It would be a good gun to use as an example if you do cut your down. I say go for it.
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    Eli Whitney Musket model1812 ?

    It was a $400 dollar gun at best. He did you a favor. Watch the online auctions. Converted M1816's and such come up all the time. You'll be able to find one that is unaltered for what you offered or a little more.
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    Tips for stock cleaning

    On antique stocks I use warm distilled water and a drop of dish soap. I go in a circular motion with this solution in a soft bristle toothbrush. It will remove the dirt, and have no effect on the finish. Go gently and take your time.
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