My brother has acquired an old muzzle loader from our elderly uncle a couple of years ago shortly before he passed away, he was in his 70's. I remember my uncle telling us how he and another uncle had been handed down the old rifle from their grandfather (my great, great grandfather)and they had cut about 12 inches off of the end of the barrel because it was so long. It is still about 6 feet long even after the chopping. It is an old cap and ball rifle with what looks like "J.Bishop" stamped on the side of the receiver. I doubt that it would be in good enough shape to ever be operated again but we were curious as to the history of it and what sort of value it might have. It is a south carolina hand me down. If anyone has any info on it , we would apreciate it--Thanks--C.L.
[Edited by cplane on 04-18-2001 at 04:36 AM]
[Edited by cplane on 04-18-2001 at 04:36 AM]