Flintlock/Percussion Side Plate

[fsa46]

Here is a pic of a side plate off a early flintlock/percussion rifle or shotgun that I found during yesterdays short hunt.

This is the second hunting related item I found at this site, the first being an ornate grip cap off a rifle or shotgun or end cap of a hunting knife, ( we never could make a positive ID ). I also found a 1729-1739 half penny at that time.

The side plate is non metallic so I believe it may be brass or bronze

 

[del]

great sideplate Frank :smitten: :smitten: its to an early English brown bess musket (mid 1700's type) similar to this , its a very cool piece |:cheering: |:cheering:

 

[fsa46]

great sideplate Frank :smitten: :smitten: its to an early English brown bess musket (mid 1700's type) similar to this , its a very cool piece |:cheering: |:cheering:

Thanks Dan. :yes: You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge in this field. :clapping:

 

[del]

hey Frank if you go to the club meeting this tuesday please bring it and the pistol endcap piece . i would love to see'em up close , all you need is a trigger guard and you'll almost have a whole gun .

Dan

 

[jkress]

Awesome piece of history fsa46. :clapping: Oh if that thing could talk. :->
Congrats.

 

[Fire Fighter 43]

A very cool relic, congrats on a nice find. |:cheering: