Is this a musket part??

[kuger]

Any ideas??

 

[Montana Jim]

Flattened out trigger guard?

 

[kuger]

Boy,that sure looks like it Jim!Is that a Hawken?Thanks!!!

 

[Montana Jim]

Boy,that sure looks like it Jim!Is that a Hawken?Thanks!!!

I don't remember the make/model... I know every one looks a little different and thought this was pretty close.

I'll see if I can find the pic again...

 

[Montana Jim]

The pic I posted was from an Enfield.

http://cwsutler.hypermart.net/Part.html

 

[kuger]

Thanks Jim,I bookmarked that to my research file.I also see several other parts I found,I didnt know what they were!!!

 

[EDDE]

 

[BuckleBoy]

Well done, Jim. That's exactly what it is.

 

[l.cutler]

Not to a musket, appears to be a triggerguard for a rifle, nice find.

 

[Monty]

It looks like the back strap portion of the trigger guard for a Kentucky type Rifle. Notice the curvature of it. If you have some more of the parts, by all means post them, would help identify just what type it is.I'm not too sure about a Kentucky, but several different kinds look similar, Monty

 

[phantomfinder]

Wow thats a good find , WTG

 

[kuger]

Thanks!I didnt ind any other gun parts at that site but I have found side plates and butt plates at others

 

[Iron Patch]

Flattened out trigger guard?

Jim, can you please post that again without the circle. Great reference.

 

[Montana Jim]

Jim, can you please post that again without the circle. Great reference.

I'll look for the reference... yes.

BTW - This site has a bunch of exploded gun pictures: http://cwsutler.hypermart.net/Part.html

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I agree with Monty, kinda looks like from a Kentucky rifle. (longrifle)

 

[lonesomebob]

Once again Kentucky rifle is a generic term, Most were built in Penna and NY The one you show appears to be from a later percussion ,not flint rifle. Bob

 

[kuger]

Man that really looks like it in that last pic,I am convinced that is it.It was found at an 1850 site.Thanks again guys!!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Once again Kentucky rifle is a generic term, Most were built in Penna and NY The one you show appears to be from a later percussion ,not flint rifle. Bob

Yes Kentucky Rifle, Pennsylvania Rifle, Long Rifle; all the same.

The one pictured is a Lancaster Pa. flintlock. http://www.airbum.com/NeatShtpix/HainesPart1.html
http://www.ourancestry.com/rifle.html