Another unmarked percussion rifle

[Nate Smith]

My wife's grandfather gave this to me. I have no idea the make or caliber. I'm thinking of getting a bore gauge from Track of the Wolf to check caliber. It has a bullet mold with it, a possibles bag, etc. Any idea from you all what it could be? Papa remembers it coming from his father.

 

[Sam squanch]

Need more pics please!

 

[Eric Krewson]

You don't need a bore gage, just measure it with a ruler, rifling groove to groove. I suspect a .36 or .40

 

[poker]

It looks like a pretty small, maybe .32 or .36 caliber. And the rifle looks to be antique and in pretty good condition. Is there any writing on the top of the barrel?

 

[Gtrubicon]

Can you cast a ball in the mold, measure and see if it fits the bore?

 

[Gtrubicon]

Also, how bout pictures of the other side of the rifle showing the lock and tang area?

 

[morehops52]

You should be able to get a decent measurement from the mold. Open the mold and measure it at the widest point.