1850 Robbins & Lawrence Windsor VT

[Kansas Jake]

I might touch it off tied to something and use a string the first time just to be safe and keep loads mild.

 

[azmntman]

Do ya have a brother-in-law? Did HE wish you a happy birthday? If not....problem salved, have HIM shoot it! :rotf:

Happy B-day

I would shoot it

 

[hawkeye2]

It's a butchered 1841 "Mississippi" rifle, the arsenals didn't make any "forager's guns" and that was done post war. I would feel safe shooting it after I found out what was under that iron band where the rear sight used to be but haven't we seen that same gun on here before?

 

[mausernut]

Yes I put in in the wrong place before. I am going to try it with a light load. I do have an ex-brother in law I would definitely let shoot it but haven't seen him in years. and thanks for the the birthday wishes guys. :redface:

 

[varsity07840]

It's a butchered 1841 "Mississippi" rifle, the arsenals didn't make any "forager's guns" and that was done post war. I would feel safe shooting it after I found out what was under that iron band where the rear sight used to be but haven't we seen that same gun on here before?

Ditto. As noted the last time this gun came up, I wouldn't shoot it unless I knew for sure why that band is there. I think I'd want to get an inside view of it with a bore scope. Even if it looked ok, the first couple of shots would be with it tied to an old tire. If it was mine, I'd restore the stock and furniture and put a Whitacre barrel on it.

 

[nit wit]

That's what it looks like to me! Take the barrel out and inspect it. Have fun.
Nit Wit