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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: realtorone on May 28, 2017, 09:59:59 PM

Title: Flintlock lockplate marking
Post by: realtorone on May 28, 2017, 09:59:59 PM

One of my flint, buck and ball guns has the following lock marking. Samuel Moore  in a arch  above  Warranted . no other markings inside or out . any ideas as to period or country of origin Thanks in advance
George

Title: Re: Flintlock lockplate marking
Post by: Tanselman on May 29, 2017, 02:55:22 AM

I have two better quality longrifles from Kentucky with good quality [originally flint] locks marked "S. Moore Warranted." I also have a spare original flint lock for future restoration work with this same marking. The locks appear to me to be a higher quality grade of imported English lock than those normally seen on circa 1810-1835 rifles, with rollered frizen springs, waterproof pans, and hand engraved lock plates.  Shelby Gallien

Title: Re: Flintlock lockplate marking
Post by: realtorone on May 30, 2017, 02:12:18 AM

Thanks for the info Shelby  Always good to hear from you  George