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Just finished cleaning up and old muzzleloader that has been in the family for generations, not sure what is is, no markings or name on it other than a very faint engraving of a man shooting to the left of the hammer, to faint to get a picture of. It is 32 caliber, my grandfather called it a squirrel rifle from the early 1800's. A local gunsmith said it was a Trade rifle from the late 1700's early 1800's.
At one time many years ago the stock was badly damage It has a unique and very well done repair was done on it ( brass patches with small nails). It was pretty rough looking but cleaned up nicely. The barrel and mechanics are in good shape except for the front tigger that has about 2/3rds broken off, still functions.
I have a friend that shoots old muzzleloaders and he very confident it would be safe to fire, I have the bullet molds for it and poured some bullets, trying to find some #11 precision caps but not having much luck in finding some. Only need a few as the plan is if it fires safely to let the grandkids get a chance to fire a piece of history. If anyone can point me in the direction to find a tin of 100 (I don't need 1k the only amount I have found).
If anyone can share some info on this piece it would be appreciated
At one time many years ago the stock was badly damage It has a unique and very well done repair was done on it ( brass patches with small nails). It was pretty rough looking but cleaned up nicely. The barrel and mechanics are in good shape except for the front tigger that has about 2/3rds broken off, still functions.
I have a friend that shoots old muzzleloaders and he very confident it would be safe to fire, I have the bullet molds for it and poured some bullets, trying to find some #11 precision caps but not having much luck in finding some. Only need a few as the plan is if it fires safely to let the grandkids get a chance to fire a piece of history. If anyone can point me in the direction to find a tin of 100 (I don't need 1k the only amount I have found).
If anyone can share some info on this piece it would be appreciated