Found an old flintlock side plate but which one??

[crazyjarhead]

First of all I would like to thank Ironpatch for the ID of the sideplate I found at an old homesite. This plate was literally in the trash can and I had to dig it out. After cleaning it I found a few markings and have no idea what they mean and what kind of rifle it came from. I hope the pictures and the size helps to narrow it down as there are many plates that are similar. Thanks for any help Ron

 

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[kuger]

I noticed that in your post and figured you knew what it was......I dug several before it hit me what they were too.I think it is going to be hard to say exactly what gun it went to but the people on here are good!

 

[crazyjarhead]

I noticed that in your post and figured you knew what it was......I dug several before it hit me what they were too.I think it is going to be hard to say exactly what gun it went to but the people on here are good!

Yes, I'd say an old gun professional. I would think that the average person wouldn't have a clue. It would have to be your profession. Thanks anyways. Ron

 

[Lucas]

That style was used on French trade guns, French military muskets, early U.S. muskets.

Creepy avatar, BTW.

 

[kuger]

I noticed that in your post and figured you knew what it was......I dug several before it hit me what they were too.I think it is going to be hard to say exactly what gun it went to but the people on here are good!

Yes, I'd say an old gun professional. I would think that the average person wouldn't have a clue. It would have to be your profession. Thanks anyways. Ron

Well,I wouldnt consider myself"the average person off the street",but I can tell you they used the same design on many different early firearms

 

[crazyjarhead]

That style was used on French trade guns, French military muskets, early U.S. muskets.

Creepy avatar, BTW.

Thanks for the info Lucas

 

[Lucas]

This is the Springfield M1816 sideplate:

http://www.antiquearmsamericainc.com/1816-U.S.-2.jpg

 

[crazyjarhead]

Looks real similar, doesn't it.

 

[SkyPirate]

That style was used on French trade guns, French military muskets, early U.S. muskets.

Creepy avatar, BTW.

That is a creepy avatar

 

[littleneckhalfshell]

the creepy avitar is Smeagol 'young Gollum' from Lord of the Rings.

 

[Lucas]

 

[crazyjarhead]

Thanks, Lucas for the research. I think you found the right one

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Green check?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I guess this is IDed and we like to see the green checks.

Here are some old musket side plates from my files.

 

[crazyjarhead]

I guess this is IDed and we like to see the green checks.

Here are some old musket side plates from my files.

Green Check What do you mean?? Thanks for the usefull info BCH but the green check is I'm guessing 1 or 5.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I guess this is IDed and we like to see the green checks.

Here are some old musket side plates from my files.

Green Check What do you mean?? Thanks for the usefull info BCH but the green check is I'm guessing 1 or 5.

Im sorry. I thought it was already IDed. Its cool. My bad. If I get a chance, Ill try to help. Little busy with taxes now.

 

[Dano Sverige]

The "Karibiner 98" (K 98) was a german mauser rifle from WW1-2. Probably of no relevence to your item,except it's stamped "K 98".