Any ideas?

[kdpc77]

Hello all. New to this site, but not guns. inherited this rifle that belonged to my Grandfather. Does anyone have any idea what model it is or who made it? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[hawkeye2]

It looks to be an original, nice piece. Closeup photos of the lock would help. Any marks anywhere on the gun?

 

[JeffG]

That's a beauty! Looks original.

 

[hanshi]

That is a really fine rifle and appears to be in excellent condition. If original it must have been their version of a modern "safe queen".

 

[ohio ramrod]

Doesn't look like any "modern" factory build. Probably a custom build, looks like a beauty.

 

[kdpc77]

It looks to be an original, nice piece. Closeup photos of the lock would help. Any marks anywhere on the gun?

The are no marks I could find.

 

[cynthialee]

look for any marks under the barrel
can we see the bore and any proof marks?

look under the but plate, sometimes rifles have a paper with a time made and maker hidden under the plate if they are a home made gun

grand pa....what was his generation and any idea when he got it? That could help narrow it down.

 

[Gtrubicon]

Man o man! That’s incredible!

 

[TDM]

Has a very unusual, but pleasant, blend of styles. I like it.

 

[rich pierce]

Probably a New York rifle 1840-60.

 

[tenngun]

I was thinking Ohio or Michigan about the same time, wasn’t thinking New York or even Conn. as this style was common then too
It’s a beautiful gun👍

 

[Buckskinquin]

Hello all. New to this site, but not guns. inherited this rifle that belonged to my Grandfather. Does anyone have any idea what model it is or who made it? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks View attachment 168036
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Take a look at this inlay and butt plate on a gun I just acquired. Built by Marvin Crandall, Gowanda, NY between 1850–1887.

 

[kdpc77]

I think you’re on to something

 

[Buckskinquin]

My gun had his name and the town on the top flat of the barrel, near the rear sight. It’s faint, but shows more clearly if a light coat of oil is applied.