jimbo15563
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Dave, my gunsmith is restoring two old flintlocks, one of which was partially burned in a fire. The 200+ year old wood looks very delicate and probably wouldn't withstand shooting. The lines of these rifles are very clean and graceful. They're going to be wall guns. I'll try and post some pictures of them as the work progresses.
What I found interesting is that Dave said Bedford County, PA (the next County east of where we live) was noted for producing high-quality flintlocks. He also said that they were produced later (up until the Civil War)than most other areas of Pennsylvania.
I'm going to contact their historical society to see what info I can come up with. We would appreciate hearing from members of this forum about Bedford County. Our county, Somerset, was formed out of the eastern part of Bedford, which means that some of these rifles might have been produced right where we live.
Jimbo
What I found interesting is that Dave said Bedford County, PA (the next County east of where we live) was noted for producing high-quality flintlocks. He also said that they were produced later (up until the Civil War)than most other areas of Pennsylvania.
I'm going to contact their historical society to see what info I can come up with. We would appreciate hearing from members of this forum about Bedford County. Our county, Somerset, was formed out of the eastern part of Bedford, which means that some of these rifles might have been produced right where we live.
Jimbo