Please help identify

[swilk]

I have an older percussion muzzleloader that my father has had for 30 years. Could someone please help me identify what it is and how I might go about finding someone who could restore the gun?

 

[renovato]

From the inletting and the drum and lock not really matching the stock shape, I'd guess it was made by hand from various parts. The Douglass barrel could have come from an old CVA. I'm FAR from knowledgeable about locks and makers though, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

 

[Vaino]

The photo showing the chip out at the tang is an excellent example why the end of tang should be relieved. Don't have an inkling on the ID, but the stamping of the bbl sure looks "home made"....Fred

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

The lock looks like one of the Spanish made ones
that Dixie used to sell. The barrel is a good one made by Douglas and Dixie also sold them. Overall, I'd say this is a homebuilder's early effort, maybe from the 1960s or 1970s. Lots of folks cut their teeth building a gun from Dixie parts. The price was right and if you messed up the stock you were only out the price of a plank. The metal bits were still fine and could be used again with a new stock blank.

 

[faw3]

I flipped thru some 60s and 70s Muzz Blast mag's and it could be one of a half dozen of the cheaper made rifles back then from Spain, but the wood doesnt fit in with the rest of it, very well could be one someone put together from parts. Fred :hatsoff:

 

[bavarialand]

welcome to the forum, get your self a copy of the DGW catalod. it is a good place to start. and of course some books on Muzzleloading.
:grin: [url] www.dixiegun.com[/url]

 

[swilk]

Thank you for the information. I may leave this one in the cabinet and start on a totally new gun.

There are a few stress cracks in the stock around the lock and some other questionable areas.

I like the style of this rifle but I am afraid if I did get it to usable shape I wouldnt be able to hit the broadside of a barn with it. The sights are fixed and very, very fine .... doesnt make for a good combo with my eyes.

Anyway, thanks for the replies.

 

[Donny]

the lock appears to be from a shotgun.

 

[Pittsburghunter]

It sure is a pretty piece of wood. Sorry about the cracks. There is a bunch of cast off so I would think shotgun as well but it is a long gun so I am not sure. Thanks for the pictures.