tough call from the pics
but I am guessing built as early percussion simply because I don't see signs of a frizzen spring having been on the lock plate- and the hook breach looks like its been there right along
of course, it is possible that could be a sign of the converting gunsmiths skills - but i'd still go with my first bet
in any case - really nice find - its fun to make smoke with the old pieces
__________________
"If there is a heaven it must have thinning aspen gold, and flighting woodcock, and a bird dog" GBE
|