Old Percussion Rifle.

[JohnithGee]

Looking for anything that might be gleaned from these pictures. I can't seem to find any sort of makers mark.
I'm looking in regards to value, time period, other general stuff.
I'm an avowed newbie, so forgive any oversights in my query, and thanks for the look!

:idunno:

 

[Wes/Tex]

Sorry the pictures didn't come through!

 

[Harms Way]

Try this link, All the pictures are on this page.

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[Claude Mathis]

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[JohnithGee]

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Thanks for the correction, hopefully this works.

 

[Zonie]

You done good!

IMO, the thing that's lacking is a nice photo of the stock. Especially from the lock back to the butt plate at the rear.
The shape of the top (comb) and bottom of the wood can give good clues to the area of the Nation where it was built.

If there is a patchbox or cap box in this area it could add information to determine the guns origin.

Also, if there is any wood carving on the butt seeing it would be helpful.
The size and shape of the cheekpiece, (the raised area on the side of the stock butt where ones cheek rests while aiming) can give clues.

The value could vary wildly.
If the gun was made by a noted gunsmith it could be very valuable.

On the other hand, if it is like most old muzzleloaders it was made by someone few if any have heard of. If this is the case it could be worth as little as a few hundred dollars.

 

[vtbuck223]

Ditto....more pics. Interesting piece....that has some obvious repairs and has been messed with. The rear sight looks modern in comparison to the rest of it. the lock looks like replacement as well.

 

[galamb]

Come on now - still have to guess while waiting for more pics.

So trigger guard looks to be a spoon-bill style typical of southern guns - maybe Tennessee or Carolina's.

The sideplate also looks southern.

No indication it was ever flint, so guess at 1850's or newer.

Wood looks sorta fancy.

 

[JohnithGee]

Thanks for the info guys! I'll see if I can get some more pics posted up.
It's been hanging above a mantle for a good many years, and it's always been a mystery.
I'll be sure to post pics from the lock to the butt and others beside.
I can tell you there's no patchbox on it.

 

[MacRob46]

If you would like to see an example of how to photograph a rifle for the best view take a look at the guns for sale on the Track of the Wolf site. They have them done professionally of course but the shots they take of each gun will give you an idea of what is needed for identification of firearms. Be sure to make close ups of any markings on the gun as well.