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25 cal Cap Lock-pic heavey.
CapnMidnight
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This rifle came out of an estate sale, stock was broken at the rear of the lock, and it was in pretty sad shape. There was a letter in the patch box, stating that the rifle had been built after the civil war, to replace one that the letter writers granddad had lost to confiscation by union troops. The builders name, according to the letter was Campbell. The letter was signed by a lady also named Campbell, said this was her granddad's favorite squirrel rifle. There is no marking except for the lock makers name on the lock. The bore measure .25 caliber, we shot it with 25 cal. round balls, it did quite well with thick ticking patches.
Dan Saunders, a friend of the gentle man who bought the rifle, and my gun smith, restored this beauty.
My question is, where do you think it was built? The letter doesn't say. The lock and hammer style are the right era for the post civil war time frame. I'm wondering if some one might recognize the regional builders style.
Thanks for your time.
W.D.
Dan Saunders, a friend of the gentle man who bought the rifle, and my gun smith, restored this beauty.
My question is, where do you think it was built? The letter doesn't say. The lock and hammer style are the right era for the post civil war time frame. I'm wondering if some one might recognize the regional builders style.
Thanks for your time.
W.D.
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