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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: sheetslitter on July 16, 2012, 11:42:41 PM

Title: Half stock 36 cal rifle ID?
Post by: sheetslitter on July 16, 2012, 11:42:41 PM

I got this rifle with a group of guns in N. Mississippi. It is a very distinct crescent butt and raised comb on the stock. A friend said it may be a "soddy Daisey" rifle. From all I have seen I think it is something other than that. The lock has faint letters (L A N) which looks to be a portion of the name or word. It is about 36 caliber and has set triggers and is heavy as lead. This barrel must weigh 10 lbs. Pictures on Flickr here:
LANCASTER?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35880912@N05/

Title: Re: Half stock 36 cal rifle ID?
Post by: Bill of the 45th on July 17, 2012, 12:58:24 AM

Not a Soddy, and without a name, and a bit more info to me it looks like an 1830's or there a bouts East Tennessee.  The lock is typical imported hardware.  Appears to be walnut stocked.  Nice find.  That's my uneducated guess.

Bill