Trip to Old Washington Weapons Museum

[bstarkey]

Hi fellas,
I'm mainly a lurker as I'm new to muzzleloading and don't have much to add, but I have been absorbing the information here. Anyhow, I have on order a Southern Mountain Rifle thats is currently being built. I've been trying to research the type of rifles and accoutrement of the early 1800's say about 1830's and I almost forgot Historic Old Washington about 1 1/2 hrs from my residence. They had a weapons museum and to my surprise they had a about 20+ percussion and flintlocks. Many of the flintlocks were converted to percussion. These guns were all from a private collection. I found it to be impressive for rural Arkansas. I just thought you fellas might enjoy a few pics. I have more photos if your interested.

Bob

 

[trent/OH]

"I have more photos if your interested."

IF, IF, IF we're interested?!?

You must not have been lurking for long. We LOVE more pictures of almost anything! Gimee, gimee, gimee!

Chances are I'll never get to Arkansas, but where is this museum located, and what is it's actual name?

 

[catman]

If I may ask where in S.E. Ark can these be seen.

If the collector doesn't want you disclose the location, I'll understand..
PM me, if you wish.
A very nice collection they have..

MLC

 

[bstarkey]

Old Washington was founded, built in 1824 outside of Hope Arkansas. Many of the building have been preserved with some of the furnishings that are period correct. It is also believed to be the site where James Black, forged the original Bowie knife. Visiting is like stepping back in time.

About some of the photos, I was curious about the one rifle in the group photo that appears almost to have some sort of camoflauge markings (2nd from left in the group photo). There were many percussion double barrel shotguns and military muskets as well. The knives had been removed??? One of the park attendants mentioned that they plan to have a library associated with arms for research purposes. He did inform me that the arms curator could provide information, and that there are some rare books in the library.

Catman, since you live in Arkansas you could probably attest to the rural nature of Hope, Nashville area. The following is a link to the park. http://www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com/

I'd love to know some history on the pieces if anyone as some information to share. The park attendant could not provide much direct info on the pieces.

I was curious about the touch hole in the one pic.

Few more pics.

This info goes with the first group photo in the original post.
Bob

 

[bstarkey]

A few more. After reading the info on the card, now I know why the second rifle in the group pic (first post) looks like it does.

Bob