Looks like something the US issued a long time ago. Sidelock muzzleloader. Looks like markings have been stamped over each other?
Anyone know what it is?
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Looks like something the US issued a long time ago. Sidelock muzzleloader. Looks like markings have been stamped over each other?
Anyone know what it is?
"Back after 5 years. I thought you had died.
don"
Splitting my time between the montane and the mesas
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
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The answer for you curious folks. Bridesburg, Made in PA.
https://www.militaryfactory.com/smal...allarms_id=347
"Back after 5 years. I thought you had died.
don"
Splitting my time between the montane and the mesas
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
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I'm still on the lookout for a Bean rifle at the gun shows...I don't expect to find one though...Four generations on my Mom's side of the family made them......Ben
The future is forged on the anvil of history...The interpreter of history wields the hammer... - Unknown author...
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Your link confirmed my first thoughts. That was one of the more common of the Civil War rifles. There are more than one museum in and around Gettysburg that have rooms full.
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