Quote Originally Posted by Bruce McAskill View Post
gew8805, Thank you for the link. The Harpers Ferry is an 1842 .69 cal. smooth bore. The side plate has the eagle and a date of 1861 behind the hammer. I am trying to get photos of all of the firearms and post them here.
Bruce - John Zimmerman is a working Gunsmith in Harpers Ferry, WVA. He's in his late 70's and hard of hearing and a grumpy "OF" but he'll know the rifle. I'll try to get his Phone # for you. I don't think he has a Computor.
Also Daniel Hartzler, of New Windsor, Md (Funeral Home Director) and Author on multiple books on Historical BP weapons is an amazing source of info on Maryland area and ERA weapons.
I'll try to get a phone # for him as well and I know Danny is "on line". If your close to Maryland I'll be glad to personally introduce you to both men..prearranged times for them..I'm free anytime.

Meanwhile..try this link.

The Traditional Muzzleloading Association :: Index