Nov 5 1861 AGTSNY

[Tomahawk Taxidermy]

Friend of mines wife inherited this along with a few other misc guns… anyone have any clue what it is?

 

[paulab]

Friend of mines wife inherited this along with a few other misc guns… anyone have any clue what it is? View attachment 362011View attachment 362012View attachment 362013

Looks like a Ballard.

 

[Loyer]

Yep, a Ballard rifle. These were used in the American Civil War.

 

[Stykbow]

Call me crazy, but if you zoom in real in pic 2 I think it actually says Balllard. It’s very faint, but that’s what it looks like to me.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Your rifle is a Ballard breech loader using metal cartridges.

 

[Daveboone]

Absolutely do not try to clean it up any from the condition it is in...Absolutely a bore cleaning, and a careful hoppes and oil cleaning, but do not try to remove the beautiful patina. It would greatly affect its value. In my very unprofessional opinion.

 

[Jay Templin]

On the markings, check this out:
https://www.ancestryguns.com/shop/a...-scarce-carbine-likely-used-by-state-militia/

Jay

 

[springfield art]

Friend of mines wife inherited this along with a few other misc guns… anyone have any clue what it is? View attachment 362011View attachment 362012View attachment 362013

 

[springfield art]

Looks familiar but can't place it; do the markings mean, Agent, State of New York? I'm sure you'll get lots of helpful replies!

 

[44Bro]

I think the left side reads "Merwin and Bray, Agts NY"

 

[springfield art]

Makes sense!