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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: DanO on January 11, 2022, 06:01:16 PM

Title: ID help
Post by: DanO on January 11, 2022, 06:01:16 PM

I am trying to identify the maker and any other information related to an old long gun I have. The lock is ingraved with S. Moore Warranted and the barrel is stamped Riddles Barg. It is apparently a flintlock converted to percussion and is. 36 cal. smooth bore with a very plain stock. I will try to post pics soon. I am new to the forum and I am not the best at meneuvering through the digital system.  Any help would be appreciated.

Title: Re: ID help
Post by: Avlrc on January 11, 2022, 07:01:40 PM

Could be Madison Riddlebarger. ( Riddleburger,Riddleberger))  Botetourt County Virginia.  Apprenticed to George Grandstaff.   Just a guess. :)

Title: Re: ID help
Post by: DanO on January 12, 2022, 03:49:54 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/ZG307YB/20220111-095602.jpg) (https://ibb.co/34wnQMp)

(https://i.ibb.co/nD0sD5r/20220111-095412-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mHBCHMJ)

(https://i.ibb.co/QPSQQB9/20220111-095358.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n7dmm2r)

(https://i.ibb.co/bLHSD82/20220111-095435.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tcZ7FWx)

Title: Re: ID help
Post by: Rajin cajun on January 12, 2022, 05:42:03 AM

Dano, nice old gun buddy. But it was never a flintlock, it has a back action lock,it’s post flintlock era. That being said it is a nice old survivor.

Bob

Title: Re: ID help
Post by: DanO on January 12, 2022, 06:50:55 PM

thanks for your response. I should have known better. I am considering restoring this gun to working order. I mainly needs a new nipple and hammer and pins on the stock.
Thanks again . Dano