Trigger guard - ID help

[Bruce Ct]

I found this brass trigger guard at a cellar hole site. Can any of you pros out there ID it - or give me a close idea?
Thanks, Bruce in Ct

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think its a Kentucky Rifle type flintlock. http://airbum.com/NeatShtpix/HainesPart1.html

[kuger]

I am not thinking it is,Big Cy?I am leaning toward Fowler or small pistol?
I dont know why but I keep getting virus' searching for firearms?

[Bigcypresshunter]

I am not thinking it is,Big Cy?I am leaning toward Fowler or small pistol?
I dont know why but I keep getting virus' searching for firearms?

Now that I see the end, I realize Im wrong it doesnt match. It was cut off my screen on the far right bottom 2 pics. But I think one end is broken.
I hope you have virus protection. Viruses are showing up everywhere. Run a sweep or restore back.

[kuger]

I am not thinking it is,Big Cy?I am leaning toward Fowler or small pistol?
I dont know why but I keep getting virus' searching for firearms?

Now that I see the end, I realize Im wrong it doesnt match. It was cut off my screen on the far right bottom 2 pics. But I think one end is broken.
I hope you have virus protection. Viruses are showing up everywhere. Run a sweep or restore back.

Yea,My Firewall blocks them,its just annoying!!I am leaning toward fowler type weapon.Here is a small pistol guard I dug,which seems different

[timekiller]

2nd model brown bess............ the first model had a screw hole in the acorn
Take Care
Pete,

Pic. #1&#2......... 2nd model
Pic.#3 1st model you can see what I saying.

[Bigcypresshunter]

2nd model brown bess............ the first model had a screw hole in the acorn
Take Care
Pete,

Pic. #1&#2......... 2nd model
Pic.#3 1st model you can see what I saying.

I think I see the steel remains from the sling swivel thing in Bruces top pic..

[timekiller]

2nd model brown bess............ the first model had a screw hole in the acorn
Take Care
Pete,

Pic. #1&#2......... 2nd model
Pic.#3 1st model you can see what I saying.

I think I see the steel remains from the sling swivel thing in Bruces top pic..

Yea it's missing on the second model but you can see where it was.

[kuger]

PETE!!!!

[timekiller]

PETE!!!!

Thanks Buddy, I was thinking english for yours & now I believe it even more.(English Flintlock Service Pistol - circa. 1815) It's a nice one & getting early for you.Of course it was used some before it made it's way over there for you to find it & I know you dig right much 1850's stuff so that would make since.
Take Care & Best to you & family,
Pete,


Note; This form of pistol was made for private purchase, especially for merchant ships and supplying Militia units.

[kuger]

Thanks Pete,we do get some 1700's stuff with the Mission Period lay over but mostly coins.The Flintlocks were still pretty popular into our,"period",however.I never did get a id on my piece so thanks a ton,your awesome!!

[timekiller]

Thanks Pete,we do get some 1700's stuff with the Mission Period lay over but mostly coins.The Flintlocks were still pretty popular into our,"period",however.I never did get a id on my piece so thanks a ton,your awesome!!

Note; This form of pistol was made for private purchase, especially for merchant ships and supplying Militia units.

[Bruce Ct]

Thanks for the ID Pete (Timekiller) - that made me happy; I was hoping it was military (had a hunch but wasn't sure). Thanks also to all who replied!
Bruce

[California Girl]

Very nice. My trigger guard was identified real quick. These guys know their guns. Happy Hunting.