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Goatman

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Authentic or Replica????
« on: December 29, 2016, 06:45:15 PM »
First post here guys. I've got some pics of a muzzle loader from my boss that he had gotten from his father in law. We are looking for finding out if this is authentic or a replica gun. Also, any leads as to where we can take the gun to have it evaluated would be appreciated. We live in NE Ohio but get into Columbus and PIttsburgh besides Cleveland.

It looks like since I'm new I can't attach the pics so I will provide another link to another site where I also posted the pics. I hope that's ok.
https://www.shootersforum.com/muzzleloaders/148441-muzzle-loader-identification.html


Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Offline Seth Isaacson

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Re: Authentic or Replica????
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2016, 07:31:59 PM »
Sure looks like an older contemporary piece to me.
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Re: Authentic or Replica????
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2016, 07:43:13 PM »
Agreed, older contemporary.
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Re: Authentic or Replica????
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2016, 08:25:31 PM »
Hi Goatman,

Welcome to ALR.  There is no limitation on new members posting pictures.  Here's a ink to a tutorial that will walk you thru posting pictures. http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=10.0

I agree with the previous replies, nicely made older contemporary piece.  Are you near Lodi, Ohio?  The Log Cabin Shop may be able to tell you more about the gun if you take it to them.  They have been there for years and may recognized the maker.

Be careful.  If you spend much time around these old guns you will get hooked.

-Ron
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Re: Authentic or Replica????
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2016, 08:48:11 PM »
 What Ron said. 

http://www.logcabinshop.com/

 
« Last Edit: December 29, 2016, 08:49:37 PM by Tim Crosby »
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Re: Authentic or Replica????
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2016, 10:12:53 PM »
Gotcha guys!

We will be taking down to Lodi within the next week or two to get a firm answer. Will let you know what we find out. If I have time tonight I will try and post the pics here. Thanks for the help.
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Re: Authentic or Replica????
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2016, 10:14:55 PM »
Just one, maybe save some clicks.  I can't add anything that hasn't been said.

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Re: Authentic or Replica????
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2016, 01:14:03 AM »
I'm sure that's a Russ Hamm lock. I have one just like it.  I'll bet its a Douglas Barrel.  Great gun for the period. I like it.
« Last Edit: December 30, 2016, 07:46:29 AM by Nate McKenzie »
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