Any black powder experts

[2busy]

This has been a over the mantle for years. I think my dad came up with it years ago . It's 36 ish caliber. Has some ineligible marking on top of the barrel.

 

[TedKennedy]

I'd check out some BP websites, maybe the folks at Track of the Wolf could help identifying that lock. (I know they sell stuff, but they have some links and info that might help)

.36 was a very popular caliber, loads of makers built rifles, and many used the same type lock. De-ciphering the words on the barrel probably necessary to see who made it.

 

[Mr.Glock]

We had one of the Leading Black Powder Builders and Knowledge. But he was banned from here.

 

[KurtM]

Was he too foul???

 

[Mr.Glock]

Was he too foul???

You nailed it!

 

[Gunbuffer]

Yes!
It’s mold. Get a dehumidifier

 

[Rez Exelon]

I'm no expert but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night

 

[Shinneryfarmer]

Run chaulk over the markings and see if they stand out better. Maybe you can decifer a name or #'s.

 

[2busy]

I'll eventually get back to it, more projects than I have time for.

 

[rmark]

Late on this, probably a common sporting rifle circa 1850 - 70, locks often say Golcher (lock maker of the time) or warranted. Can’t read the barrel, could makers or retailers name.