Attributed rilfe I'm trying to get more info on

[wildcatter]

I have had this rifle for a long time. It was attributed to a particular maker based on a few traits but I'm not exactly sure it is right. I would welcome any and all opinions on where it could have been made. I'm hoping to get a ball park area near where it was attributed to help bolster my thoughts on it. It is a later piece but hopefully someone will find a few details that help. By the way, the new photo upload is slick!!


























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[WElliott]

Wildcatter, your rifle resembles a rifle I have examined which was made by Elisha Green toward the end of his career when he lived in Fannin County, Georgia. The tang shape especially. 

[wildcatter]

Wayne,

Thanks for the follow up information. I will look in to Elisha Green.

It was supposedly attributed to Patrick Hoy and made when he was in partnership with his son,when I bought it many years ago. Most of the rifles I own or have seen by them, have all been signed and this one is not, which has always lead me to think it wasn't their hands. Based on the architecture of the gun, North GA/TN makes more since. 

Matt

[Olanlee]

I have one of hoys rifle  stamped p&j w.hoy millsville s.c

[wildcatter]

Sent you a pm.

Matt

[rsells]

I have an original rifle with the barrel and lock signed by a well known KY maker that has been restocked during its life.  I researched the stock characteristics and felt that it had been restocked by Elisha Green.  The tang is nearly exactly like the tang on your rifle, and the lock mortis profile is identical.  I agree with Wayne's thoughts.
                                                                                                  Roger Sells

[Sequatchie Rifle]

I am the owner of this rifle now. If anyone needs additional photos, let me know.