I was hoping someone that knows about Ohio rifles could let me in on what was used for rod pipes, whether steel or maybe brass? The books I have, all show black and white photos which make it hard to tell. On some pics the pipes seem lighter in color maybe suggesting brass. I’ve got some parts gathered already. The summer before last I was in Ohio and got to look some rifles over, but I was was more concerned about stock architecture and inlays. I know that builders back then used a variety of metals mixed, such as brass parts with silver inlays. Already have nice curly maple stock, 45cal GM barrel, Chambers late Ketland lock, tg and buttplate, then some inlays ( both brass and German silver). Any suggestions about the pipes or miscellaneous info about these rifles would be appreciated, this style of rifles is different then I’ve built in the past.
Bob
