Found MUSKET in thrift store.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I just wanted to thank you for sharing with us Dave. and thank the experts here for all they've contributed. This rifle is one of the most interesting 'finds' I've seen in years, and it makes me feel good to read where so many members have unselfishly helped with research and hard earned years of knowledge.

It's been interesting to follow this thread, and even thrilling at times -
Especially when experts identified it as a very rare rifle!
(The only way it would have been more exciting would be if I'd found it at a secondhand store myself!)

I'm looking forward to seeing the stock after you've repaired the holes, etc, and hope you'll post photos of all of your results as you go along.

Thanks again Dave, and also to everyone involved,
~ Harlan