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Henry Mero
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September 27, 2020 - 1:48 pm
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The one musket I’ve had for a spell the other musket the other I’m in the process of buying20200927_092145.jpgImage Enlarger

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October 17, 2020 - 11:04 pm
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Cool muskets!  Thanks for posting Henry.

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Henry Mero
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The ’85 with the tang site  is a hi-wall in 32-40, with 30″ oct. bbl., #2 weight, plain trigger, ser# 2736, shipped Aug 1886 The Lyman tang site is not mentioned and was probably added at some time, along with the set trigger. I don’t know the numbers of ’92 muskets, but I do know they are scarce, especially with any condition. There are probably better ones out there but this last one I got, #710901 is the best one I’ve personally seen.

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Henry Mero
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October 20, 2020 - 12:33 am
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Yup; You’re absolutely right , that is a lo-wall . I posted a picture of the wrong gun, 25-20 s.s., it’s not even supposed to be in the post.  Embarassed

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Kirk Durston
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What a treat to see photos of these old muskets. Very nice!

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