Thanks Rick, I probably am being a little to optimistic that it may have been originally a flintlock. It really doesn't matter as I am excited about it and can't wait to shoot it.
The wide stock near the breach and trigger guard is very similar to some other early 1800s flintlocks I had seen. And it looks like the breach blocks may have been milled for the drums. I would imagine though, when percussion locks/caps first were developed they were fitted to what would have be flintlock guns.
I am going try an break a few targets with this one over the weekend...
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