Custom built 1777 charleville

[McLeanWelsh]

Good evening everyone, I just recently picked up a 1777 french charleville. 

I know this isnt a longrifle but it is a gun that has alot of american history attached. 

The guy I got it from said it was custom made for his father in law many years ago in the states by a guys who specialized in charleville muskets. Its got all the right markings for a charlie but on the top left side of the breech its marked 1989 which I assume is the year it was built. 

I was wondering If anyone had any leads on who may have built it. I will get some pics together tommorow night and post em. I realize this is rather vague but figured I would give it a shot.

Cheers, McLean 

[Nate McKenzie]

Could have been Kit Ravenshear.

[Don Getz]

That's a good guess Nate, I was thinking of the same one........Don

[Mike Brooks]

I was guessing Kit also. He was about the only guy doing that kind of stuff in that time period.

[McLeanWelsh]

Thanks for the info! That sounds like a reasonable explanation. Did he ever sign his guns anywhere out of sight mabye that I can look for ?

Cheers, McLean