What gun is this

[cbrdude559]

Anyone know what kind of gun this is? Only markings are a crown gr and Japan 106 on it

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[cbrdude559]

Anyone know what kind of gun this is? Only markings are a crown gr and Japan 106 on it

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[CountryGent]

Welcome to NWFA @cbrdude559. I reckon someone here can help with identification.

 

[cbrdude559]

Welcome to NWFA @cbrdude559. I reckon someone here can help with identification.

Hope so . I can't find it anywhere online

 

[bcp]

Have you taken the barrel and lock off to see if there are any hidden markings?

Brcue

 

[cbrdude559]

Have you taken the barrel and lock off to see if there are any hidden markings?

Brcue

I have not tbh. I just got it and I have to head to work right now. I'll be back Thursday to do that . Was hoping someone can verify what it is by the photos

 

[gunsmithkinks]

Just my guess, but it looks to me like a japanese knock off copy of an American style trade gun from back in the mountain man and fur trapper era.

Andy" one of our moderators might be of more assistance since he is into the old blackpowder stuff

 

[cbrdude559]

Well I'm hoping it's not a knock off lol took a gamble on it. It's in pretty damn good condition . Just honestly have no idea what it is

 

[CountryGent]

I vaguely recall the Japanese firm Miroku made muzzleloaders back in the funkadelic 70s. Perhaps one of those?

But, as was mentioned above, @Andy54Hawken is our resident expert in all things black powder.

 

[ronin223]

Looks like a kit gun sold in 1960 to 1970s called the Ultra-Hi Minute Man. Dixie gunworks use to sell these.

DO NOT SHOOT unless you have the barrel tested. It is a two piece construction threaded together.

 

[cbrdude559]

Any idea what's it worth? It's in near perfect condition doesn't even look used

 

[bcp]

Looks like a kit gun sold in 1960 to 1970s called the Ultra-Hi Minute Man. Dixie gunworks use to sell these.

DO NOT SHOOT unless you have the barrel tested. It is a two piece construction threaded together.

If it is^^^ that, here is more information:

Japanese reproduction flintlock identification

Hello I have a smooth bore flintlock stamped Japan on the barrel. It is octagon to round barrel brass furniture and a lock with USA and a eagle on it. It is quite crude not the nicest of flintlocks. It looks like a kit reproduction. Has anyone seen one of these. I can't seem to find any...

www.muzzleloadingforum.com

Anyone recognise or have any info about this gun.

Picked this thing up some time back. I am wondering if it is just a wall hanger or if it is even worth fooling with. I do know that it is a cheap Jap repo. Could it be made shootable? Bore is .672 Barrel length is 32.25' muzzle to back of breach. The octagon section is 8" long. Total length is...

www.muzzleloadingforum.com

Bruce

 

[Andy54Hawken]

The gun in the OP is indeed a Ultra-HI "Minute man Musket"

To be honest here...
As much I like ( love ) muzzle loading firearms both antique and new....
I hope you didn't pay much for it...or plan on shooting it.
The two piece screwed together barrel is not safe for shooting.
Andy

 

[cbrdude559]

The gun in the OP is indeed a Ultra-HI "Minute man Musket"

To be honest here...
As much I like ( love ) muzzle loading firearms both antique and new....
I hope you didn't pay much for it...or plan on shooting it.
The two piece screwed together barrel is not safe for shooting.
Andy

I paid $350. Hope I didn't over pay for it

 

[cbrdude559]

The gun in the OP is indeed a Ultra-HI "Minute man Musket"

To be honest here...
As much I like ( love ) muzzle loading firearms both antique and new....
I hope you didn't pay much for it...or plan on shooting it.
The two piece screwed together barrel is not safe for shooting.
Andy

It has a crown on it with gr next to it and on the barrel it has Japan 106. What year is this exactly and would it be original or a gun kit

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I paid $350. Hope I didn't over pay for it

It has a crown on it with gr next to it and on the barrel it has Japan 106. What year is this exactly and would it be original or a gun kit

It is from the 1960's or early 1970's.
It ain't a copy of any actual musket...and it was made at a factory...not a kit gun.
$350....yes...sorry to say , that is too much.
Andy

 

[Spitpatch]

It is from the 1960's or early 1970's.
It ain't a copy of any actual musket...and it was made at a factory...not a kit gun.
$350....yes...sorry to say , that is too much.
Andy

Of all people, Andy, you should know just like everything else, the price of education is going up.
This is a perfect example of what I have experienced and came to know as, "a cheap education".

 

[cbrdude559]

Thank you guys

 

[Howard1955]

The gun in the OP is indeed a Ultra-HI "Minute man Musket"

To be honest here...
As much I like ( love ) muzzle loading firearms both antique and new....
I hope you didn't pay much for it...or plan on shooting it.
The two piece screwed together barrel is not safe for shooting.
Andy

I'm wondering if the barrel can be swapped out.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I'm wondering if the barrel can be swapped out.

Maybe but....you would also have to get a breech plug...and of course fit it all to the stock.
And....
Take apart the lock...smooth / polish it and "time it " so that it works properly...as well as hardening the frizzen...
A whole lot of work and a decent barrel will cost damn near as much or more than what the OP spent .
( Speaking of a new barrel here...)
Andy