Need help id'ing this musket / rifle maybe Civil War

SANULAV · 01-24-2010, 05:51 PM

Looking for help id'ing this gun. I tried to clean it up some. It was held together with odd screws, so also, looking for help on where to try to find parts for it, care, improving the appearance. I have refinished gun stocks with some success, and any info would be greatly appreciated. (esp what is safe for me to do, and what is best left to a pro!!)
there are numbers engraved on barrel, and mmmaslin warranted on the right side plate. barrel length is 39", gun length is 54 1/2, inside opening of barrel is 3/4", thanks Trish (have more pics if needed, or any measurements etc)

**Glasshartt** · 01-24-2010, 07:22 PM

Welcome to the forum. Could you go over to Introductions and introduce yourself to us?

Also, before you do too much "cleaning up" of the rifle, you might want to check the value. Old weapons are like antique furniture. If you take off original finishes you can seriously ruin any "monatary value" of the weapon.

**RevDerb** · 01-24-2010, 11:18 PM

I have no idea what it is but it sure is beautiful!

**opaww** · 01-25-2010, 09:48 AM

If you lock has MMMaslin on it this will give you some idea of the age of the rifle.

"Ohio" rifles used locks marked warranted. Michael M. Maslin was a lockmaker only located in Baltimore MD 1822-1833, and in Philadelphia PA to 1847.

As a lock maker his locks were used on many makes and models of rifles durring that time frame. I am still looking to see if I can find your rifle and get more information on it.

It is possable and more then likely that your rifle is older then the civil war. Take great care in what you do to that weapon sense it may be of some value and making changes to it could take away some of that value.

**opaww** · 01-25-2010, 10:07 AM

Also any names, numbers, or identifying marks will be helpful in helping to find this rifle

SANULAV · 01-26-2010, 01:06 AM

Hi,
thanks so much -
mm maslin warranted is on the one side plate
on the barrel is engraved L652745549285R,
LOOKING DOWN THE BARREL TO SHOOT IT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE, CLOSEST TO THE TRIGGER NOT THE END OF THE BARREL.
(FORGIVE MY LACK OF PROPER GUN TERMINOLOGY)
I DO NOT SEE ANY OTHER MARKS, IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT WOULD HELPFUL IN DETERMINING WHAT IT IS??
I ALSO NEED TO TRY TO FIND THE PROPER HARDWARE TO REPLACE THE ODD SCREWS. I AM NOT SURE WHERE THE GENTLEMAN GOT IT FROM, THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM, HE WAS JUST TIRED OF IT SITTING AROUND AND NOT DOING ANYTHING WITH IT.

It is never too late to be who you might have been. (not sure who wrote that)

W. C. Quantrill · 02-06-2010, 12:33 AM

Contact David at Track of the Wolf for proper parts and screws to put your gun back together.

Track of the Wolf - Muzzle Loading & Black Powder Guns Kits, Parts, Accoutrements, Rendezvous Gear & Primitive Americana They have a contact phone number.

**opaww** · 02-06-2010, 11:12 PM

I would like to see the opening of the barrel if you can get a good pic of it

01-24-2010, 05:51 PM	#1
SANULAV Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3	Need help id'ing this musket / rifle maybe Civil War Looking for help id'ing this gun. I tried to clean it up some. It was held together with odd screws, so also, looking for help on where to try to find parts for it, care, improving the appearance. I have refinished gun stocks with some success, and any info would be greatly appreciated. (esp what is safe for me to do, and what is best left to a pro!!) there are numbers engraved on barrel, and mmmaslin warranted on the right side plate. barrel length is 39", gun length is 54 1/2, inside opening of barrel is 3/4", thanks Trish (have more pics if needed, or any measurements etc) Attached Thumbnails

01-24-2010, 07:22 PM	#2
Glasshartt In Canis Confiderous Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 790	Welcome to the forum. Could you go over to Introductions and introduce yourself to us? Also, before you do too much "cleaning up" of the rifle, you might want to check the value. Old weapons are like antique furniture. If you take off original finishes you can seriously ruin any "monatary value" of the weapon. __________________ Linda Integrity is doing good even when no-one is looking Originally posted by Skullcrusher: "I believe the fact that you are LEO speaks for itself. When talking about strong women and guns, you are implied in every statement."

01-24-2010, 11:18 PM	#3
RevDerb Supporting Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern Michigan - Montmorency Cty Posts: 70	I have no idea what it is but it sure is beautiful! __________________ "... and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one." Luke 22:36b Glock 19, SA XD-40SC, Taurus PT145, Ruger LCP, S&W 22a, Multiple Marlins & Mosins

01-25-2010, 09:48 AM	#4
opaww Supporting Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Radcliff Ky. Posts: 1,928	If you lock has MMMaslin on it this will give you some idea of the age of the rifle. "Ohio" rifles used locks marked warranted. Michael M. Maslin was a lockmaker only located in Baltimore MD 1822-1833, and in Philadelphia PA to 1847. As a lock maker his locks were used on many makes and models of rifles durring that time frame. I am still looking to see if I can find your rifle and get more information on it. It is possable and more then likely that your rifle is older then the civil war. Take great care in what you do to that weapon sense it may be of some value and making changes to it could take away some of that value. __________________ Lo there do I see my Father...Lo there do I see my mother and my brothers and sisters...Lo there do I see the line of my peoples back to the begaining...Tho they do call to me...They bid me come take my place among them in the Halls of Valhalla...Where the brave may live forever Opaww's Range Opaww's Blog Long distance..The next best thing to being there

01-25-2010, 10:07 AM	#5
opaww Supporting Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Radcliff Ky. Posts: 1,928	Also any names, numbers, or identifying marks will be helpful in helping to find this rifle __________________ Lo there do I see my Father...Lo there do I see my mother and my brothers and sisters...Lo there do I see the line of my peoples back to the begaining...Tho they do call to me...They bid me come take my place among them in the Halls of Valhalla...Where the brave may live forever Opaww's Range Opaww's Blog Long distance..The next best thing to being there

01-26-2010, 01:06 AM	#6
SANULAV Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3	marks on gun Hi, thanks so much - mm maslin warranted is on the one side plate on the barrel is engraved L652745549285R, LOOKING DOWN THE BARREL TO SHOOT IT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE, CLOSEST TO THE TRIGGER NOT THE END OF THE BARREL. (FORGIVE MY LACK OF PROPER GUN TERMINOLOGY) I DO NOT SEE ANY OTHER MARKS, IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT WOULD HELPFUL IN DETERMINING WHAT IT IS?? I ALSO NEED TO TRY TO FIND THE PROPER HARDWARE TO REPLACE THE ODD SCREWS. I AM NOT SURE WHERE THE GENTLEMAN GOT IT FROM, THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM, HE WAS JUST TIRED OF IT SITTING AROUND AND NOT DOING ANYTHING WITH IT. It is never too late to be who you might have been. (not sure who wrote that)

02-06-2010, 12:33 AM	#7
W. C. Quantrill Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: No Mans Land Posts: 53	Contact David at Track of the Wolf for proper parts and screws to put your gun back together. Track of the Wolf - Muzzle Loading & Black Powder Guns Kits, Parts, Accoutrements, Rendezvous Gear & Primitive Americana They have a contact phone number.

02-06-2010, 11:12 PM	#8
opaww Supporting Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Radcliff Ky. Posts: 1,928	I would like to see the opening of the barrel if you can get a good pic of it __________________ Lo there do I see my Father...Lo there do I see my mother and my brothers and sisters...Lo there do I see the line of my peoples back to the begaining...Tho they do call to me...They bid me come take my place among them in the Halls of Valhalla...Where the brave may live forever Opaww's Range Opaww's Blog Long distance..The next best thing to being there

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