Help identifying a muzzle loader - The Firearms Forum

pumfe · 10-30-2012, 01:21 PM

Hello, all! This gun was handed down to me by my father, who received it from his father, who received it from his father. Other than that, I know nothing about this gun. It appears to be in fair to good condition, and has never been cleaned or oiled or anything to that effect.

I am able to make out some letters on a side plate, but it doesn't seem to make any sense. I've posted some pics; hopefully some knowledgeable enthusiast can give me some background. I have additional pics I can post in another submission (I was limited to four pics).

Thanks for looking!!

pumfe · 10-30-2012, 01:23 PM

additional photos

Hawg · 10-30-2012, 07:23 PM

The lock says Leman Lanctr Pa. I've never seen a Leman with a back action lock like this one has. The lock if a genuine Leman should have two sections of curly cue scroll work. The barrel should be marked Leman Lancaster Pa behind the rear sight.

Shooter45 · 10-31-2012, 06:02 AM

http://books.google.com/books?id=tFu...0rifle&f=false

Scroll slowly down to Henry Leman.

10-30-2012, 01:21 PM	#1
pumfe Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3	Help identifying a muzzleloader Hello, all! This gun was handed down to me by my father, who received it from his father, who received it from his father. Other than that, I know nothing about this gun. It appears to be in fair to good condition, and has never been cleaned or oiled or anything to that effect. I am able to make out some letters on a side plate, but it doesn't seem to make any sense. I've posted some pics; hopefully some knowledgeable enthusiast can give me some background. I have additional pics I can post in another submission (I was limited to four pics). Thanks for looking!! Attached Images --> Last edited by pumfe; 10-30-2012 at 02:40 PM.. Reason: spelling

10-30-2012, 01:23 PM	#2
pumfe Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3	Re: Help identifying a muzzle loader additional photos Attached Images

10-30-2012, 07:23 PM	#3
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,557	Re: Help identifying a muzzle loader The lock says Leman Lanctr Pa. I've never seen a Leman with a back action lock like this one has. The lock if a genuine Leman should have two sections of curly cue scroll work. The barrel should be marked Leman Lancaster Pa behind the rear sight.

10-31-2012, 06:02 AM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: Help identifying a muzzle loader http://books.google.com/books?id=tFu...0rifle&f=false Scroll slowly down to Henry Leman.