Mr. Scratch
32 Cal.
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New guy here. I picked up this relic condition Plains Rifle a while back, and was wondering a couple of things.
*Is this an original 19th Century rifle? It seem unlikely that a repro would have time to end up in this condition, but you never know.
*The stock has insets into it where very simple decorative fittings used to be; an arrowhead, an arrow, a comet-like shape, and a heart. Do these have any significance?
*Can/should I replace the stock and cock? The stock is broken at the front of the lock, and is now held together with baling wire. If so, where can I get appropriate parts to make this an attractive wallhanger?
*I was thinking about making this my first electrolysis rust removal project, but I don't want to be that guy on Antiques Roadshow that refinished the $500,000 Stickley sideboard - am I okay to remove the rust here?
*Does this have any value at all beyond that of a makeshift pry bar or a heavy-duty curtain rod?
It does not appear to have any maker's marks that I can find, and the bore measures about 10mm. I know next to nothing about muzzleloaders, so any help would be appreciated.
*Is this an original 19th Century rifle? It seem unlikely that a repro would have time to end up in this condition, but you never know.
*The stock has insets into it where very simple decorative fittings used to be; an arrowhead, an arrow, a comet-like shape, and a heart. Do these have any significance?
*Can/should I replace the stock and cock? The stock is broken at the front of the lock, and is now held together with baling wire. If so, where can I get appropriate parts to make this an attractive wallhanger?
*I was thinking about making this my first electrolysis rust removal project, but I don't want to be that guy on Antiques Roadshow that refinished the $500,000 Stickley sideboard - am I okay to remove the rust here?
*Does this have any value at all beyond that of a makeshift pry bar or a heavy-duty curtain rod?
It does not appear to have any maker's marks that I can find, and the bore measures about 10mm. I know next to nothing about muzzleloaders, so any help would be appreciated.