I understand that this type of weapon was used to shoot at "chunks" of wood at fairs. If you hit the marked area or close to it you could win a ham or a turkey. Saw it at an auction but the starting price was $2,300! No takers.

Has the name of Walker on the side of the lock. Possibly 1830.








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