Author Topic: Flintlock lockplate marking  (Read 2237 times)

realtorone

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Flintlock lockplate marking
« on: May 28, 2017, 09:59:59 PM »
One of my flint, buck and ball guns has the following lock marking. Samuel Moore  in a arch  above  Warranted . no other markings inside or out . any ideas as to period or country of origin Thanks in advance
George

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Re: Flintlock lockplate marking
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2017, 02:55:22 AM »
I have two better quality longrifles from Kentucky with good quality [originally flint] locks marked "S. Moore Warranted." I also have a spare original flint lock for future restoration work with this same marking. The locks appear to me to be a higher quality grade of imported English lock than those normally seen on circa 1810-1835 rifles, with rollered frizen springs, waterproof pans, and hand engraved lock plates.  Shelby Gallien

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Re: Flintlock lockplate marking
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2017, 02:12:18 AM »
Thanks for the info Shelby  Always good to hear from you  George