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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    Well that's just the story of my life then so worth nothing at all or maybe 100$ to the right person?
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    According to earmi.it: G. F. Initials of George Flegel, Master Armorer U.S. Arsenal, 1815; U.S. Inspector of Contract Arms, 1823 at plant of Asa Waters. Probably the "GF" inspector of arms at the Henry Deringer plant in 1814. G. F. - Unidentified. Percussion Kentucky rifles.
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    The G & F is the last photo here
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    Okay I got new pictures with measuring tape and found a new engraving! It looks like a “G & F” also I notice the screw on the gold panel when you turn it it also turns the little screw on the panel directly opposite horizontally.
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    @Thagomizer well that makes perfect sense I reside in Ohio and the gun came from a PA auction
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    You’re very kind. Right now I live in Cincinnati, OH. My farther and grandpa grew up in Bloomsburg PA. Like I said I’ve been in touch with the Nmla over email and no luck. What about a phone call? Yes this was purchased at an auction and doesn’t have any family tie I would just hate to get rid...
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    And it’s AB Connely so sorry. Again, I’m not an expert just a lady trying to get some information- I apologize grenadier1758 I’m not sure what a frizzen spring is! Yikes.
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    Yes, broken, you got it the lock plate was original flint.
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    So I had someone look and they said it’s an AB Connolly flint percussion rifle.. Thoughts???
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    That’s actually quite fascinating. So, (and I’m quite new at this, very new) if it is a muzzleloader that means with the powder and the long stick and reloading every time, right? But if it’s a flintlock..... that means? I’m so sorry! I’m going to do some research.
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    Hello all! I’m adding some new photos with flash and a full body and down the barrel photos. I’ve kind of given up because I can’t join that other site and no one at the NM LA will return my email or call. I actually emailed them over two months ago and sent the photos and someone responded...
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    Yeah I attempted to join Americanlongrifles.org and some of their questions to join include what material is melted down to make flintlock balls .... or what color is the powder... so that went well.
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    I will be posting full length photos in a few! So “DS” or “D 5” could of been the owner....
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    I’m sorry it’s bloomsburg, with a g
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    Maybe I will keep it @treestalkers empahatic plea was quite moving.
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    I hope it’s not frowned upon need the money.... To answer your questions @Brokenrock: my grandpa and dad both passed before I was 5 so I don’t know much besides they were both huge history buffs and lived in Bloomsbury which is south eastern a Pennsylvania. I would love to ask them questions as...
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    Wow! Thank you so much for all of your help! I really appreciate it! If you look at the first picture there’s actually a engraving it looks like a “D5 “. I will take better pictures tomorrow and post! I do have to say this though, I appreciate all of your kind words but when I said this was...
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    Need help in identifying a muzzleloader pls help!

    I have a muzzle loader that was my grandpas and I’m pretty sure it’s late 1800s. I only found out a few months ago it was a foot-long because I was selling my car and someone saw it.I contacted the Nmla and never heard back. I have pictures I’m going to post, I’m sorry if this is the wrong...
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