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Post by wensitc on Oct 18, 2006 15:00:06 GMT -5
Need some help identifying a flinklock I inherited from my Grandfather. All I know is that he picked it up because he liked it and never shot it.
It is 67" long with a 48" barrel. Barrel is smooth and .60" inner diameter. The lock has a bee with the letter "G" stamped in the left wing and the letter "L" stamped in the right wing. Stock is tan in color.
I've stumped the guys here at work. Would like to post a picture, but am cluesless how to do it.
Let me know if you have a guess, know where to point me in the right direction, or need more information.
Would like to shoot it, but if it's valuable I'll just keep it as a reminder of my Grandpa and pass it along to the kids one day.
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Post by Old Ironsights on Oct 18, 2006 15:08:16 GMT -5
Ok, Pic info first: Goto photobucket.com and establish a free account. Follow the instructions and upload your picture(s). Then copy the text in the box marked "message boards" and past it into a message here. OR, you can go to another forum that deals exclusively in the old stuff (and is crotchety about anything else) who will be able to answer with a quickness. Same image posting rules apply. They are www.muzzleloadingforum.comBig rule there, don't mention Inlines or cartridges. They are annoying that way, but then they are a "private" forum. |
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Post by wensitc on Oct 19, 2006 5:47:30 GMT -5
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Post by wensitc on Oct 19, 2006 5:48:36 GMT -5
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Post by wensitc on Oct 19, 2006 5:49:24 GMT -5
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Post by chicobrownbear on Oct 19, 2006 7:34:57 GMT -5
Looks like a "brown bess" to me. Don't know whether or not its a reproduction though.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Oct 19, 2006 7:49:59 GMT -5
oldguns.net/q&a9_99.htm# 2259 - Flintlock 9/18/99 Alan Maker Model Caliber Barrel Length Finish Serial Number Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown This is an old flintlock I recently acquired. This does not appear to be a reproduction and is in great condition. The length is 49" and barrel is 33". The bore diameter is 5/8". On the side plate there is a Bee with the initials G on one wing and L on the other. Maybe by this description and the photos you could tell me more about this rifle. Thanks Alan Answer: Alan- Your rifle (actually musket) was made in the 20th century in Belgium. They had been making similar guns for sale to natives in Africa, forbidden to own cartridge guns, and eventually made them to supply the emerging American market for muzzle loaders which grew after WW2. Many of the parts they used were old stock on hand, and while pretty decent quality, they have little collector interest. Values tend to be modest at best. I have seen the specific meaning the Bee LG logo, but do not recall where. Hope this helps. Thanks for contacting Antique and Collectable Firearms and Militaria Headquarters. John Spangler
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Post by wensitc on Oct 19, 2006 12:19:53 GMT -5
chicobrownbear - Thanks for the help. Knew someone would be able to shed some light. Looks like I have a shooter on my hands. Now to start shooting it.
Thanks again,
Wenistc
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