mystery

[hawkeye2]

Where are you in relation to Winchester, Va? I'm on Rt. 522 about half way between Winchester and Berkeley Springs, WV.

Do you need a replacement lock? You should be able to repair the existing one.

 

[onepaw]

west on 50, inside wv
the lock seems fine, the stock is beat up and broke just behind the lock, its been filled in and puttied with somthing

 

[Zonie]

IMO, restocking this gun would be a waste of money.

It would become just another collection of old used parts installed on a modern stock and loose all of its history and unique qualities.

There are thousands of new parts available for building a new rifle/smoothbore if having a shootable gun is the goal.

Likewise, there are thousands of old gun parts available from a number of sources who's history has been lost over the years.

There is only one gun exactly like this one.

'Course, that's just my thoughts about it.

 

[onepaw]

thank you zonie...
its a cousins gun, so i am just gathering all the info i can for the possibilities and options he has

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

Zonie is 100% correct, restocking is not an option for the reasons he stated.

Aside from conserving the gun as is - not a bad idea - careful restoration by a knowledgeable, experienced person with both woodworking and metal working skills is but that option can be expensive and may drive the cost up too high.

 

[Okwaho]

get a plain horn and bag and hang it above the fireplace or some such appropriate place.
Tom Patton

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

get a plain horn and bag and hang it above the fireplace or some such appropriate place.
Tom Patton

Exactly, well said Okwaho. Preserve it as is and appreciate it for the history, not as a source of parts for a "new" gun.

 

[Wes/Tex]

I'm with the others too. Give it a little TLC to protect wood and metal and give it an honored place to rest. It's done it's laps, time to sit back and be admired!! :wink: :thumbsup:

 

[onepaw]

thanks

 

[simeon england]

Howdy!

Yes, I would NOT restock it either. I suggest having someone convert it back to a flintlock, and keeping it as is. You have a handmade gun almost in its original condition. Try and keep it that was as much as possible.

Thanks for showing it!