Family Heirloom Identification

[gdogwv]

I have an old percussion rifle that has been handed down through my mother's family. It originally came from northwestern NC. Cannot find identifying marks, the barrel length is 42" and it appears to be 32 caliber. This is my first post hope I did it right. Any help appreciated.

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[der mike]

very nice ,,, I am in the process of trying to I.D a rifle I just bought. The gents on here are a wealth of knowledge, hang in there,, they will help............der mike

[gdogwv]

Thanks! I know nothing! LOL

[Dennis Glazener]

The trigger guard may be a Gillespie but the buttplate is not like any that I have seen of theirs (yours has that little drop point on the end of the rear extension) but it may be a late rifle (32 cal) made by one of the grandsons. The only half-stock Gillespie's that I have seen were full stocks that had been converted.
Is there any markings on the barrel? How is the trigger plate fastened to the stock? Is the end of the trigger plate pointed or square? What type of tang does it have?
Dennis

[gdogwv]

I took some more photos. It appears that the trigger guard has been broken and a piece added to repair it. I have finally found something stamped between the rear site and hammer area on barrel. It appears to be WARRANTED.

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[WElliott]

Congratulations!  Most of us would love to have an untouched gun handed down through the family.  Western NC sounds right to me, and I'm glad Dennis is responding, because he is very knowledgeable about that area.