Old musket barrel for ID

David R · 27th July 2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rickystl

Hi Marcus.
Now that's interesting. I wonder if that was intentionally made as a display piece or styling excercise? Or simply an unfinished barrel?
Rick.

I think you will find it was made as a display piece. I have seen something like this before.... Also you would need to forge each operation/piece to completion before starting the next. In its present form it would be impracticable to finish the barrel.

rickystl · 28th July 2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

I think you will find it was made as a display piece. I have seen something like this before.... Also you would need to forge each operation/piece to completion before starting the next. In its present form it would be impracticable to finish the barrel.

Hi David.
Well, that's what I was thinking too. Sure would make an interesting display/conversation piece.
Rick.

trenchwarfare · 28th July 2015, 06:16 PM

I must be missing something. I see nothing that indicates an unfinished barrel? The breach is plugged, and the tang shows signs of heavy use, even damage. The area around the nipple shows deep pitting, which is an indication of repeated firing, over a long period of time. And then, there is the matter of what looks like battle damage, near the muzzle. I agree, that it is a recycled barrel of some sort. Looks Indian to me. Please, tell me what is unfinished.

28th July 2015, 06:16 PM	#3
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	I must be missing something. I see nothing that indicates an unfinished barrel? The breach is plugged, and the tang shows signs of heavy use, even damage. The area around the nipple shows deep pitting, which is an indication of repeated firing, over a long period of time. And then, there is the matter of what looks like battle damage, near the muzzle. I agree, that it is a recycled barrel of some sort. Looks Indian to me. Please, tell me what is unfinished.