flint lock identification

[krankieone]

I bought a Fowler with a 34" octagon to round barrel in 16 gauge only writing or marks I can find are "Kilpatrick" on the lock spent about 4 hours on Google and drew a blank any information on the gun or its maker would be appreciated.
When I work out how I will post a photo

 

[krankieone]

 

[Zonie]

The book, "AMERICAN FIREARMS MAKERS" by A. Merwyn Carey, © 1953, Thomas Y. Crowell Company: New York, shows on page 65,

"Kilpatrick, David about 1860. Made heavy caliber percussion rfles at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."

"AMERICAN GUN MAKERS" by L.D. Satterlee and Major Arcadi Gluckman, © 1940, OTTO ULBRICH CO, Inc., BUFFALO, N.Y., on page 85 says.

"KILPATRICK, D, - Philadelphia, Pa. Silver-mounted, short, percussion Buffalo rifle."

 

[krankieone]

thanks I hadn't thought American I assumed it would be Irish or Scots if not built here but there was a lot of migration from the America to Australia in the 1850's /60's during the gold rush so it might have arrived by that route.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
You need to look for proof marks on the barrel. The gun looks English but the name on the lock may have nothing to do with the maker. It may be the exporter or importer.

dave

 

[Heelerau]

Mate if it is American, you are likely right, good quality waterproof lock, does she look like a shooter?

cheers

Heelerau

 

[rich pierce]

Looks English. Very nice condition.

 

[krankieone]

planning to shoot it next weekend if I can wait that long

 

[nit wit]

What a beauty!
Nit Wit

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Looks nice . How does she shoot ?

Eddie

 

[Story]

From Morphy Auctions back in October 2012, went for $USD 500

Overall length: 55 ”“ ½”. Barrel length: 39 ”“ ¾”. Single barrel percussion shotgun with round .70 caliber smooth barrel marked “D. Kilpatrick” for the gunsmith David Kilpatrick. Silver thumbpiece inlay marked with the owners name “Wm. Craig”. Nicely engraved silver furniture and cap box (also marked “D. Kilpatrick”). Checkered wrist. David Kilpatrick is recognized for his extremely high quality plain rifles, only a very few of his guns have survived. Rare specimen by “Plains” gun supplier. Oil finished stock. All German silver mounts polished. All crisp markings and engravings. Very good condition.