Identifying a Percussion Muzzleloader

[rangerstx4]

My dad just picked this up in Arizona and he is trying to identify what he bought. I can get more pictures, but this is what he sent.

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[Andy54Hawken]

It looks like you have a percussion rifle from the 1850's - 1870's.
The markings on the lock mean....
Who made the lock ( not the rifle ) ...or who might have sold the rifle.

The ram rod and drum...look to be replacements...the stock also looks to be re-finished.

Are there any markings on the barrel...?
Andy

 

[rangerstx4]

It looks like you have a percussion rifle from the 1850's - 1870's.
The markings on the lock mean....
Who made the lock ( not the rifle ) ...or who might have sold the rifle.

The ram rod and drum...look to be replacements...the stock also looks to be re-finished.

Are there any markings on the barrel...?
Andy

Thank you!
He said he can't find any markings on the barrel. Pic below shows a .40cal bullet will fit. I'm thinking it's 45cal?
When I get my hands on it I'll clean it up a bit and see if I can find more markings.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

If a .40 caliber bullet fits...why do you think a .45 caliber will work...?
I would guess a .375 lead round ball , with a .15 or maybe a .20 patch.

In any event...a bore gauge from The Gun Works...Track of the Wolf or DIxie's Gun Works ...is a cheap and easy way to find out for sure.

Nice looking rifle...I would guess that this is a "Hardware Store Gun" ...made for the local trade and use.
Percussion guns held on and were still line use long after cartridge , breech loading guns were available.
Andy

Edit to add...
If it is a .40 caliber rifle...a .390 lead round ball and a .10 or .15 patch might do the trick as well.

 

[Lilhigbee]

.40 cal and polygonal rifling, it must be a Glock G2. (the G1 was 9mm)