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Moe (fl) · Dec 20, 2009

These were found at the beach.

The 1st item is a spigot (copper). I have seen others like that from 1870s. Not sure how old this one is.

The 2nd item seems like a hinge (copper). Notice the holes.

The 3rd item (lock) is missing one side. Any ideas how old this lock is?

Thanks.

Breezie · Dec 20, 2009

It's hard to tell from the pics, but item #2 looks like a rifle butt plate. Breezie

allan · Dec 20, 2009

I second that breezie ! and possibly not one thats been manufactured in the last 100 yrs or so

Breezie · Dec 20, 2009

Amen Allan! I'd like to see a pic of the other side. Breezie

Bigcypresshunter · Dec 20, 2009

Breezie said:
It's hard to tell from the pics, but item #2 looks like a rifle butt plate. Breezie

Beat me to it Breezie. :icon_thumright:

. Wow Moe you are finding some old items on that beach.

Moe (fl) · Dec 20, 2009

Thank you all for the replies. What kind of rifle may this be? Civil war?

Here is a picture from the top. The coin in the picture is a quarter.

Bigcypresshunter · Dec 20, 2009

Moe (fl) said:
Thank you all for the replies. What kind of rifle may this be? Civil war?

Here is a picture from the top. The coin in the picture is a quarter.

I dont know. Could be older. Nice find Moe. The NE winds must have hit your beaches. And you appear to have found a shipwreck location.

Moe (fl) · Dec 20, 2009

Thank you BigCypressHunter. The pic you posted looks very close to my find.

Bigcypresshunter · Dec 20, 2009

Moe (fl) said:
Thank you BigCypressHunter. The pic you posted looks very close to my find.

Your welcome Moe. Heres the link but I think it could be older. There are a lot of similar butt plates. http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/1510...rass_Inlaid_MUZZLE_LOADER_RIFLE_see_pics.html

vayank54 · Dec 20, 2009

I am by no means an expert on guns and no offense to anyone. but I think the gun in the link BigCypressHunter posted is older than they are saying. The butt plate and trigger guard look to me like they are 1700's or very early 1800's. It's possible it was a flintlock converted to a percussion or just a pieced together gun. I really think the butt plate you dug dates in the 1700's. Looks like your in a good spot.