Older, Odd, Offbeat and Forgotten Guns & Ammo

[Someone_else]

For what it's worth, my uncle was in Liberia in the Army and brought back two "monkey guns" that looked like flintlocks assembled from the debris of a plumber's garbage can. I never knew if they were loaded, nor wanted to touch them. They must have perished in a fire, so I don't have to worry about their future, but they are part of my memory.

 

[Fatrat]

I visited someone who had this on his wall. Any help identifying it, its caliber and era would be appreciated.


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Springfield rifle 1884 45-70

 

[Bushpilot]

^^^^^this

 

[foolsgold]

Okay a Springfield rifle 1884 45-70.

My next question is this, is rifle in question designed to fire the 45-70 cartridge pictured below?

I ask because the hammer looks more like a flint lock mechanism, from the distance I was standing.

Thanks!
Steve

 

[Fatrat]

Actually, there were a bunch of converted rifles muskets different years and designs.

 

[foolsgold]

All great information, thanks!