"Allow myself to introduce...myself"

[Kcrowley]

First, full credit to Mike Meyers for the subject title.

Second, I've been lurking for a while, and decided it was time to register and join in. I'm relatively new to muzzle-loading, but I've been doing the BP cartridge thing for a while.

My current project is this non-descript, cobbled together conversion. It was given to me as a wall-hanger by my father, but it is in shootable condition, so I've decided to try to bring it back to smoke-belching life. Old, rough, and not very pretty, it'll still throw a .490 round ball pretty straight. I hope to kill a deer or antelope with it someday soon.









If anyone, by some strange coincidence, knows anything about the maker, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

A few more photos of the piece can be seen at my photo site:

http://bit.ly/TyBZcu

Anyway, I look forward to contributing when I can, and learning a lot. kc

[Avlrc]

I don't know enough to comment on this. But that has not stopped me before. Is there initials or a name on the barrel. I really can't see in the picture. If so what are they? The guns looks Dutchy to me. The sling swivles seems military...Thanks  for posting.

[Kcrowley]

I definitely should have mentioned there are no markings immediately visible on the piece, other than the little zig-zag decorative lines on the barrel. I have not taken the lock off yet or  removed the stock. That will happen soon. If I find anything, I'll post the info here first!

[Dennis Glazener]

Welcome to ALR Keith, hope you enjoy your stay.

Pretty neat to have that old a rifle that you feel safe in shooting. Certainly has good rifling int he barrel.
Dennis