I'm hoping it's a trigger guard. Feel free to set me straight.
I'm hoping it's a trigger guard. Feel free to set me straight.
It definitely a trigger guard !!
looks to be off one of the many types of "kentucky long rifle" muskets . similar to this one featured on this link
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/...p?topic=3043.0
Last edited by del; 03-08-2016 at 05:19 PM.
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Still on my wish list...Nice job!
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Thanks Del, it was next to a big piece of iron which I didn't bother to dig. I'm going to go back and see if I can't find the receiver.
amake sure that "big piece of iron" wasn't the 4ft long rifle barrel .your welcome
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Sweet! Keep us posted on the iron.
Last edited by The Rebel; 03-10-2016 at 12:56 PM.
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Great find!
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That's a terrific find!
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Excellent find. Congrats.
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