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  1. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hello everyone, I'm fairly new to this topic and also don't come into contact with older rifles much since there aren't many of them in my home country (strict laws). I have been able to get hold of some older rifles through the grapevine and I would love to know more about this weapon. Probably...
  2. General Firearms Discussion
    Hello, I'm working on a novel titled 'The Ghost of Lexington and Concord' (my last novel was The Burning Sea of Iron Bottom Bay) and I came across a question about the processes involved in dating a Revolutionary War firearm. In the novel, I introduce the weapon this way: "I ran into the barn...
  3. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hi all, new here after looking for some pre-existing identification advice. Recently acquired this musket as a gift from a friend as she is moving away. I have absolute no idea about muskets or firearms from this era. The only thing I found from another forum post was the proof markings. Just...
  4. Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
    I bought this musket at an auction with the discription saying its a Infantry flintlock rifle m1815 circa 1815 from england. total length is 133cm and the calibre is 18mm
  5. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    FORUM VIOLATION You want the value, show us some pictures after clicking on and reading the below provided link BUT attempting to buy or sell on the open forums are NOT allowed. https://www.thefirearmsforum.com/threads/important-please-read-before-posting-or-your-post-will-be-deleted.14493/unread
  6. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Good Afternoon - I have recently acquired a dog lock musket and I am trying to learn some more about it, specifically a maker and possible production date (range), certainly value would be of interest too. I have included photos of all marks, does certainly seem to be British with the London...
  7. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    I have a Springfield 1863 that my grandfather brought back from the Mozambican War of Independence. Does anyone know anything about the US trading muskets to Africa after the Civil War? Does anyone know of muskets being used in African colonial rebellions in the 1960's, or could this have been...
  8. Technical Questions & Information
    Group, I've read a few forums here where the experts have helped give advice on various firearms, specifically muskets. I have an antique musket and would greatly appreciate any advice on the likely age, origin, war settings, etc. thank you for your help! jeff
  9. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hello experts! I am a move-manager helping a family with their great-grandfather's personal possessions. We would like to learn more about a Tower musket, powder horn, and other "accessories" that may (or may not) have lived their lives together. The total length of the musket is nearly 55". The...
  10. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    I recently purchased this muzzleloader from a antique store for next to nothing. The guy I purchased it from said it is some sort of trade rifle. It has a octagonal to round barrel and it looks like there might be a crown above N. Ashmore. There is a aluminum band stamped with H and the letters...
  11. General Firearms Discussion
    No stamps, no markings, no serial number. 48 inches long, no internal rifling. Percussion cap, looks about 16 gauge. Some sort of fowling gun?
  12. Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
    Hi guys, Here is a peculiar example of experimental muzzle-loading percussion rifle. Unlike common muzzle-loaders, the gun has its percussion nipple in the center of its receiver end. Another distinctive feature of the gun is grip safety lever on the upper tang. We need to securely...
  13. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hi All: My dad recently passed and left me 2 muskets (this is the 2nd one). Does anyone know how common these are (assuming the 859 meant 1859); and does this look original?
  14. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hi al: My dad recently passed and left two muskets to me (this is one), however I cannot seem to locate much, if any information. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
  15. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hi all, New to this forum, saw a similar post and figured this would be a good place to ask. I was recently cleaning out my grandmother's closet (she passed years ago) and found these. I'd like to keep one and sell the other, but I have no idea their value or anything. Any help would be much...
  16. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    I have this musket but I don't know much about it. All I can determine is that it is a Springfield. I can see the stamp that says Springfield but cannot see a date or anything else. There is an eagle stamp behind the hammer, but no other distinguishable markings are visible. Can anyone help...
  17. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    It's about 56 inches long. It appears to have been converted from flintlock to percussion. I didn't pay much for it but it looks like it's from the 18th century.
  18. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    My father has, what I believe to be, a Whitneyville .58 Caliber model 1861 musket from the Civil War. I see these for sale online in great condition for ~$2,000. This one is probably in fair condition and also has a shorter stock than those I can find online (looks like the front of the stock...
  19. Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
    Hello all. The name is Jaxson from St. Johns, Newfoundland. I'm new to the whole 'old firearms' thing. Recently, I found this little gem at an antique shop and I've been having trouble trying to identify it. Here is what I know about it at this time. Markings include a number on the side of...
  20. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    I have purchased a couple of Henry-Martini's from a vendor here at Bagram AB and they check out to be legit British rifles. I will make a separate post for them. I am interested in buying a Jezail but the guy is asking quite a bit of money for the "real" ones. This one has a rather large bore...
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