Please help Identify this Flintlock

[CalS]

Hello and thanks in advance for any help. This was a hand-me-down and all I can find is G R Douglas 45 cal on the barrel. It appears to be silver inlay. The stock box was hand chiseled out. Gun barrel is 42" and 56 1/2" overall. I wish I knew the maker or even age. I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Cal http://s426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/Skyler1076/Flintlock/

 

[wulf]

G.R. Douglas made barrels...I have have several
of them and always pleased with 'em. Other than
that...the gun looks like a home built...what
can I tell you...I have never seen side panels
that long before...maybe that is a clue....

 

[Shine]

Looks like a representation of a golden age rifle. hence the bling bling. Definatly not an original. But a nice piece. Probably 1980s .Thats a wicked piece of curly maple :thumbsup:

 

[CalS]

So I guess what you are saying in a polite way is it probably was not Daniel Boone's personal rifle. Darn! Thanks for the replies. Cal

 

[Rifleman1776]

Don't be upset. That is a beauteous rifle. Be proud. Looks like a Siler and the rest expertly done. Go shoot it and enjoy.

 

[dave_person]

Hi Cal,
It looks like the lock is one of those that Dixie Gun Works used on their mountain rifles. I think they were made in Italy or Japan. Also looks like the maker bought a bunch of stamped inlays from Dixie. The trigger is odd.

dave

 

[Mickc01]

I agree with Dave. Most of the parts look very much like Dixie products. I'm guessing it might even be from the late 70's/early 80's. And even though it may not be a copy of any particular know gun or school, whoever made put a lot of effort and imagination into it.

Take it out, have fun with it, and take care of it. I think you got a real fine hand-me-down there.