A rifle that grew a nail?

[buddyb]

I found this yesterday and am trying to figure out why there appears to be a nail attached to the inside. Did this "nail" rust itself to the plate or is it actually a part of it that was used to mount it to the gun? I haven't been able to find any pictures that would indicate that this is an intentional part.

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Electrolysis may reveal that it was somehow used for a hastily made crude repair.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Side-plate bolt. That's what held the lock to the stock. There were likely one or two others (one up front & occasionally a bolt or screw at the tail end.)

 

[buddyb]

Side-plate bolt. That's what held the lock to the stock. There were likely one or two others (one up front & occasionally a bolt or screw at the tail end.)

So, the top is not a head? This would be threaded with a nut on top?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Side-plate bolt. That's what held the lock to the stock. There were likely one or two others (one up front & occasionally a bolt or screw at the tail end.)

Looking at one of my muzzleloaders, I see that you are correct. I have 2 bolts in my lock. One in the very front and the other exactly where this one is, centered just in front of the hammer.

Good ID Charlie..

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

This would be threaded with a nut on top?

No nut. It threads directly into the back of the lockplate, just about dead center in front of the hammer. I would have to disassemble mine to take a pic.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

While this is not the same lockplate, it gives you an idea. You can see the two bolts that hold thelock to the rifle stock.

 

[buddyb]

Well, guys, you sure hit the "nail" on the head. Thanks a lot for the ID and the pictures. Now that I know it is bent, that makes more sense.
Thanks again.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Well, guys, you sure hit the "nail" on the head. Thanks a lot for the ID and the pictures. Now that I know it is bent, that makes more sense.
Thanks again.

Sorry. Forgot to say it was bent.

 

[Lucas]

Forgot to say it was bent.

good ID guys!


A single mounting screw was fairly common on later percussion rifles.

Lucas = flintlock shooter.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Forgot to say it was bent.

good ID guys!


A single mounting screw was fairly common on later percussion rifles.

Lucas = flintlock shooter.

I dont have any flintlocks but I assembled the percussion cap mountain rifle above from a replica kit in the 70's. I have killed quite a few wild hogs with the gun. Its extremely accurate with a greased patch and round ball. Hard to reload after 2 shots. I dont know how the old timers reloaded in battle.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Shot a few, myself. ;-)


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