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Thanks, it was not cared for very well in the past, but at least I hope I have made it respectable again. I have two ramrod pipes coming from Wolf. One extra in case I botch the first try at fitting. Thanks to Grenadier's tip. Dare I mention "Scotch Tape "

I have no real Idea of the value of these, likely less up here than in the U.S. But value or selling wasn't my primary reason for discussing them here. Here are images of the three I have. I have them because they are interesting and a change from what I have owned in the past (1860s era...

Here is an image showing where the sight was. I went online and searched "antique smooth rifle" and that led me to a fine discusion on this site discussing these. It seems that they were not uncommon. Discussed of course are American examples and mine is Scotch made. It is definately smooth all...

Thankyou, I have contacted both so something ought to work out. I have the poor old thing looking presentable now. Next a decent ramrod ~

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding the missing ramrod tube ?

Here it is, one hole. Perhaps an unused flint lockplate (if there are filled holes) applied to percussion in the shop. But now the only bothersome thing is the missing ramrod tube. Over all it's cleaning up and will at least be presentable.

Here is the lockplate - I think this hole is filled as it makes no sense looking at the reverse. I think the gunmaker is Alexander R Thomson Edinborough. 1820 - 1889s so his period is correct. Wether he converted this or not at least the hammer decortion matches. The abused condition I think...

Here is the lock -

I agree, it is smooth, none felt and no rifling seen with a scope.

I'm not at all sure what I have this time, though it seems rather British. The finish is poor and a name on top of the barrel is not legible. The makers name on the lock is better. I'm hoping that someone knows it. Any information is welcome. The lock rather suggests a flint conversion ?

Thankyou ; The lock itself on the inside is a bit of a mess as it works in place but removed the main spring will fall out. I would have to have a proffesional look at it. The spring itself might not be the original so it's had a bit of abuse in the latter part of it's life. The ram rod is just...

Greetings everyone, I am new to this forum and I hope to show a worthwhile piece for discusion. I am in Canada so other than what I can find on the web which is limited I'm hoping to learn more here. While I have had many firearms in my ast there have been few muzzle loaders and those were many...