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[freemindstuck]

I'm hoping it's a trigger guard. Feel free to set me straight.

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[del]

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/index.php?topic=3043.0

[OxShoeDrew]

Still on my wish list...Nice job!

[freemindstuck]

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.

[del]

amake sure that "big piece of iron" wasn't the 4ft long rifle barrel .;) your welcome

[The Rebel]

Sweet! Keep us posted on the iron.

[Lodge Scent]

Great find!

[Skamaniac]

That's a terrific find!

[BTV Digger]

Excellent find. Congrats.

John