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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: JPK on March 16, 2020, 06:17:14 PM

Title: Muzzle markings
Post by: JPK on March 16, 2020, 06:17:14 PM

I’ve seen the muzzle of rifles that have various patterns of different marks around them. At what time frame did this practice become common? At this time I’m building a Kibler colonial and thought it may be a nice thing to add.
James

Title: Re: Muzzle markings
Post by: louieparker on March 16, 2020, 07:25:48 PM

James I can't say when it started . But can provide an example from a 1790 period Jacob Dickert..  LP
(https://i.ibb.co/PtmySRH/PICT0031.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XV2Pw9R)

Title: Re: Muzzle markings
Post by: JPK on March 17, 2020, 02:39:32 AM

Thanks, that covers it!