Buttplate

[metaldetectingtaylor]

I think it's a buttplate. Any help would be great.

 

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[timekiller]

No doubt about it. And a early looking one too.
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[RickyD]

Judging by the engravings on the top part, the metal workings of the rifle it came from may have been beautifully engraved too, and not your run-of-the-mill rifle. Anyway, nice find.

 

[timekiller]

Heres a few simular.But you get the idea on date range.
#1 A Very Interesting British Royal Navy 2nd Model Brown Bess Flintlock Sea Service Musket, most likely re-stocked in the Colonies, circa. 1760-1780. 37", .75 cal.
#2 An Untouched Antique English Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss, circa. 1770-1780
#3 A Good AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR British Military 2nd Model Flintlock Brown Bess Pattern 1768 Service Musket, circa. 1768-1770 w/replacement 1st. Model 1756
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[metaldetectingtaylor]

Wow, I had no idea guys. The first picture looks the closest to me. 1700's thats amazing! Thanks

 

[metaldetectingtaylor]

In the 7th pic it looks like there is some kind of makers mark? Maybe its just me...

 

[timekiller]

In the 7th pic it looks like there is some kind of makers mark? Maybe its just me...

Yea looks like it's been upside somebody's head makers mark. Think it's just where it's been propped up on things over time maybe a rock,etc.
Take care,
Pete,

 

[l.cutler]

By the shape and the engraving on the top it is most likely a fowler buttplate. It is not shaped like a rifle buttplate, and wouldn't be a military musket with the engraving. Very nice find.

 

[metaldetectingtaylor]

This fowler has the same measurements of the butt. (5 1/8th inches)

http://www.flintlocks.com/rifles04.htm

 

[Tony in SC]

Ask Breeze,, She's had experience with "Butt Plate . Tony