gpierce1601
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Hello,
I am new to this site, so forgive any rule violations, but:
I recently acquired a buck & ball with the gun makers inscription "L. Biles". I believe it was a flint, contemporary revision to a percussion.
(Askew & Paxson lock)probably made in the 1810-20's.
I am trying to find out more about L. Biles.
The musket is not a fine piece.
More likely it was an early example. but the curly maple stock is nice and the inlays were done with care. I am pleased to display it with my collection.
any help or information about L. Biles is appreciated.
I am new to this site, so forgive any rule violations, but:
I recently acquired a buck & ball with the gun makers inscription "L. Biles". I believe it was a flint, contemporary revision to a percussion.
(Askew & Paxson lock)probably made in the 1810-20's.
I am trying to find out more about L. Biles.
The musket is not a fine piece.
More likely it was an early example. but the curly maple stock is nice and the inlays were done with care. I am pleased to display it with my collection.
any help or information about L. Biles is appreciated.
