A Southern Mountain Rifle

[louieparker]

I was hoping one of you might know who made this rife. Or maybe where it was made. She is a bit on the rough side but a good example of one made under extreme conditions. Conditions that I can't even imagine.     Louie

[Stoner creek]

That long skinny ridge along the lock side of the buttstock speaks Soddy, but not much else.

[Cades Cove Fiddler]

  ...... I have seen that style under the  barrel, in front of the trigger-guard where the lock panels come under the sides,... just cannot remember what rifle or from where,... !!! ... gonna have to investigate,....Good to see you still out there finding them, Louie,... !!!... I like seeing any of them,... regards,... CCF

[jdm]

It's amazing. The last gun you posted was the best George Eister I've seen. Then you come up with this interesting  gun .  What a spread. Your right this gun  was made to use and it was. There's a lot of history flowing through this old piece.CCF is on to something . I thing that interesting work on the bottom of the stock in front of the trigger-guard will help identify maker /region . Maybe something from Michael Briggs area of expertise.   Jim

[louieparker]

Stoner creek thanks for your input. I would agree.
CCF I was hoping you would chime in. The detail you mentioned is certainly different. Could be an identifying trate.
JDM I can usually find something I like on all of them........Louie

[jdm]

Well your not getting much closer in solving the mystery. I thought maybe some of the southern collectors might have some ideas on this one. I know on some of these old guns  they don't give out  a lot of clues.  I know very little on these and I'm sure someone can correct me but  I think it has a North  Carolina feel .