Found a wall hanger any info is appreciated!

[MedicMike3762]

What do you guys think? Lock has a functional half and full cock and was obviously a flint at some point. Age, region etc?

 

[MedicMike3762]

Couple more

 

[Clark Badgett]

Has a French style to it.

 

[MedicMike3762]

Lock seems to be of good quality pulled the barrel as well looks to have a makers mark?

 

[WalnutRed]

Interesting. Was this originally a full stock, flint rifle that was converted to smoothbore? Looks to me that the barrel and stock are not original to each other. I don't know why but to me that firearm screams New Orleans.

 

[MedicMike3762]

Interesting. Was this originally a full stock, flint rifle that was converted to smoothbore? Looks to me that the barrel and stock are not original to each other. I don't know why but to me that firearm screams New Orleans.

i believe it was a smooth bore originally, the stock has obviously been cut but appears to have been done long ago. Makeshift nose cap installed. Stock has been “worked on” or stabilized at one time. The barrel fits to will in the places that are left to be from a different gun I feel. Either way I figured for 75 bucks can’t go wrong!

 

[WalnutRed]

I was thinking it looked like the tang inlet didn't match and barrel pins may have been moved. Great find though either way.

 

[timetraveler]

Wow crazy find, I’d like to know more if you figure it out

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Has a French style to it.

I 2nd that, as the ‘barleycorn’ front sight blade and early French fusil sideplate scream ‘French’ to me!

 

[MedicMike3762]

I 2nd that, as the ‘barleycorn’ front sight blade and early French fusil sideplate scream ‘French’ to me!

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That’s dang near the same side plate!

 

[MedicMike3762]

I know it’s missing half the stock but it’s amazing to me how light these originals are!

 

[MedicMike3762]

I also find the butt stock interesting and it has a large belly in it. Kind of like a Club butt but not as pronounced.

 

[Clark Badgett]

I also find the butt stock interesting and it has a large belly in it. Kind of like a Club butt but not as pronounced.

It does have a touch of Buccaneer styling to it.

 

[Conquerordie]

Kinda looks like this one. Not exact ut a very similar style. could have been what it appeared like when it was first made:
https://www.ambroseantiques.com/flongarms/half.htm

 

[MedicMike3762]

Kinda looks like this one. Not exact ut a very similar style. could have been what it appeared like when it was first made:
https://www.ambroseantiques.com/flongarms/half.htm

Wish it still did look like that one!