A former missionary to Africa showed me a muzzleloader he brought back. I have pictures. Seems to be in pretty bad shape. What do you think it is?
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Old Muzzle Loader Out of Africa
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I think it's a wall hanger.
Cool old gun though.
Cool old gun though.
64Springer
75 Cal.
I know exactly what it is.
Beautiful.
I wouldn't hesitate to try and get her up and running again.
Does the lock work as it should?
Beautiful.
I wouldn't hesitate to try and get her up and running again.
Does the lock work as it should?
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It’s a neat old girl, but I don’t recognize the style. If it didn’t have that “warranted superior” mark I’d say early Spanish is a possibility. But I don’t know.
I don’t believe the lock works as it should. The spring feels very weak.
Uncle Miltie
50 Cal.
Looks like an old Enfield. Stock appears to be European walnut.
If only these old relics could talk! It’s so important to share true history with those who are coming along behind us.
It’s something I have come to appreciate since my short introduction to this forum. Lots of wisdom here.
It’s something I have come to appreciate since my short introduction to this forum. Lots of wisdom here.
india gerkha enfield copy??
A Dane gun.
Rudyard can tell you more.
Nothing to do with Denmark.
A locally made effort for filling the pot. made from odds and sods, some Enfield or Enfield look alike parts, old and some newer.
The "Warranted Superior" comes from a saw made in England!
I have quite a few still living on saw handles.
Best regards, myself.
Rudyard can tell you more.
Nothing to do with Denmark.
A locally made effort for filling the pot. made from odds and sods, some Enfield or Enfield look alike parts, old and some newer.
The "Warranted Superior" comes from a saw made in England!
I have quite a few still living on saw handles.
Best regards, myself.
Necessity is the Mother
Is Rudyard a member of the forum; a gunsmith? I’m new to the forum and don’t recognize many members yet.
Welcome to the forum!!
Yes, Dial, Rudyard is a member. from Sheffield England, but many years banished to NZ!
Gunmaker yes, but likes matchlocks the most I think. Made piles of flint guns though.
In Africa he made guns for locals out of drill rod, jam tins and fence posts.
best regards,
Richard.
Yes, Dial, Rudyard is a member. from Sheffield England, but many years banished to NZ!
Gunmaker yes, but likes matchlocks the most I think. Made piles of flint guns though.
In Africa he made guns for locals out of drill rod, jam tins and fence posts.
best regards,
Richard.
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Rudyard will be along dreckly.
Me old cobber Rudyard has me whipped for info, Toot!
Can't help, but must comment: that very long nipple is a very curious thing, indeed.
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