Author Topic: What Style Rifle  (Read 1168 times)

Offline BigSkyRambler

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What Style Rifle
« on: November 02, 2023, 02:16:47 PM »
Trying to put a name to this style.  I thought  it might be a fowler, but its barrel is .54 and rifled. Seems in the Virginia style aft, but forward I am at a loss. No maker info and lock marked with an X inside. Any help appreciated.







« Last Edit: November 02, 2023, 04:20:42 PM by BigSkyRambler »

Offline smylee grouch

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Re: What Style Rifle
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2023, 03:46:58 PM »
Is this one of those ( Ghost  Guns ) I've been hearing so much about?  ;D  Ok, now the photos show up.  :-[
« Last Edit: November 02, 2023, 04:03:51 PM by smylee grouch »

Offline BigSkyRambler

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Re: What Style Rifle
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2023, 04:01:31 PM »
Not anymore.  ;D

Online rich pierce

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Re: What Style Rifle
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2023, 04:28:00 PM »
A maker’s own creation with traditional and non-traditional design choices. Does not line up with any originals end to end.

As an aside, the “Virginia” label is always confusing to me. I guess it refers to what kit makers offer as a “Virginia” rifle. Of course there was no predominant single style in Virginia.
Andover, Vermont

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Re: What Style Rifle
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2023, 05:04:13 PM »
I agree, in my poor knowledge of such things. But these contemporary handles serve a purpose for most modern shooters. So, fantasy gun. It'll trip someone's trigger. I hope.