flintlock

Hello all. I own guns but have zero experience with antique ish guns. A friend of my gave me a flint lock owned by his wife’s grandfather. The rifle says “Silver dollar city” Model 76 Serial (can’t be read) Octagon barrel , not rifled. Any info or ideas would be appreciated.

Well, I finally did it. After lusting over it for the better part of a year, I finally broke down and bought the Pecatonica Blunderbuss parts set. http://longrifles-pr.com/blunderbuss.shtml I'm very new at this muzzleloader building stuff, but I figure this should be a good learning...

Today Mark Wheland finished the 1790-1820 British Sporting Rifle. English walnut stock, Davis lock, 28” swamped Getz .62 caliber rifled barrel with Rice hooked patent breech, Track butt, mystery trigger guard (Track?), Wheland-made trigger plate, Track leaf rear sight, standard blade front...

I can’t seem to figure out origin or makers mark

This Pedersoli Brown Bess carbine was purchased in the late 70s/early 80s, and given the age it is in very good condition. The stock has no noticeable dings, and the “brass” pieces still have virtually their full coating. The only exceptions would be a little discoloration on the front end of...

Hi folks, I'm new to the forum though I have collected a number of antiques, mainly swords and militaria. A friend has a pistol and is seeking information from Members. Found in Portugal but possibly English going by Tower stamp.

Up for sale is a D. Mulford custom built trade gun. Lott marked lock in .62 or 20 gauge smooth bore. From what I could find, he was a builder in the 80's. This one is marked -8 and took that as the 8th one built. A few others found online were marked up to 90 something (although few and far...

Something I wanted to do for awhile, was recreate the JP Beck Pistol. It was a fun little project adorned in sterling silver. It is not a bench copy but as close as I could get with hardware I could find. Trigger is forged. Barrel is a Bobby Hoyt .50, the lock is old stock Hollenbaugh/Ditchburn...

Has anyone waxed their tow for cushion/overwad or done something else to it to decrease the chance of throwing embers during drought/fireban weather? I’ve never shot with tow, but I’d like change that. I’ve also never started a wildfire, and I’d like to keep *that* the same. Any tips...

In an attempt to free up funds for a new piece, I am unfortunately having to list my Pedersoli Brown Bess carbine. The seller I acquired this from told me it was bought in the late 70s/early 80s, and given the age it is in very good condition. The stock has no noticeable dings, and the “brass”...

Hello! Been some time since I've used this forum or short some black powder. I do unfortunately need some help. Essentially I went out to the range on June 22nd and brought my Pennsylvania rifle to have some fun with it. I shot a lot of rounds and got it really dirty. Not a big deal ill clean it...

Hello, I've got another head scratcher for you guys. I had posted another thread about a mystery 18th-Century flintlock rifle and now I have another question about another gun in my collection. So, I am not an expert on guns but I collect 18th-Century artifacts. This was purchased several...

Hello, I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me identify this gun and maybe give me some friendly information about it's history. I had bought this gun several years ago and was told it was an 18th-Century boarding gun. Now, I am not a proficient gun collector, I collect items from the...

Is this a third pattern brown Bess (India Pattern) or a Tower 1839 musket? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hey guys, I recently stumbled upon an intriguing flintlock pistol that looks like it might be from the late 1600s. It appears to be a .60 cal. and has an 11 1/2” barrel. Any help will be greatly appreciated, as always thank y’all!

Hey guys, I recently stumbled upon an intriguing flintlock pistol that looks like it might be from the late 1600s-early 1700s. I believe the pistol is a 65 cal., has a part round part octagon smoothbore barrel measuring 12 3/8”. The lock is marked “K&C”. I have seen a similar example online...

(PICTURES ATTACHED BELOW) Hey guys, I was referred to your subforum from another one, they said I could probably find more information here. Recently, I bought what was advertised as a Second Model Brown Bess from a small dealer up in New England. He said he picked it up at an estate sale in...

What model of Brown Bess is this??

(PICTURES ATTACHED BELOW) Hey guys, I’m new to this page but have been interested in the history surrounding the Revolution for some time. Recently, I bought what was advertised as a Second Model Brown Bess from a small dealer up in New England. He said he picked it up at an estate sale in...

I was fortunate enough to pickup an original Springfield Model 1795 type 1 recently. The musket is in overall Good condition and everything seems to be functional aside from the front barrel band spring which is broken at the base of the long section. I'd prefer to keep the gun 100% original...