HELP on identifying a percussion lock

[steg49]

A friend asked me to sell a 50 cal muzzle loading rifle.  Before I would try to sell this rifle I needed basic information and condition.  Upon inspection I found no identification on the lock or the barrel.  I have attached photos of the lock and also the bolster which seems to be part of the barrel (not soldered on).  Any help would be apricated.  steg49

[Bob Roller]

Low end lock.Can you show the rest of the gun??
Bob Roller

[Hungry Horse]

Looks like a cheaper modern import lock, with home grown bridle, and sear spring. I have no ideal about the breechplug, it not like any I’ve seen.

  Hungry Horse

[steg49]

As Bob requested the rest of the rifle. The barrel pins are screws in the ramrod channel.  Inlays are well done and a nice piece of wood but just an unusual build.  Slow twist deep cut rifling.  steg49














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[Hungry Horse]

 I would dearly love to know if the builder never saw a properly constructed longrifle, or just ignored the path normally taken. Nicely made weirdo longrifle. Sad waste of a beautiful piece of wood.

  Hungry Horse

[Bob Roller]

The only odd thing is that lock and it may be all the maker had to use.
We all have seen low end locks on otherwise "not too bad"rifles and i
well recall the days when the lock had to be the cheapest thing on the
gun.If it weren't for the Germans in the late 1970's I would not have continued
with any muzzle loader work.I am nearly done with it now but will make triggers
probably until the end of this year.
Bob Roller