Bill Large barrel Zouave - odd barrel marking

[bones92]

Just spoke to Ed. He says it is his marking. BUT he says he still has the gun. Hasn't shot it in 10 years.

Just to be sure... he does (or rather, did) have a 2-band with a Bill Large barrel, right? Just making sure we're talking about the same rifle.

If you happen to have his phone number, I would be much obliged if it were sent via PM.

[Lou Lou Lou]

I will ask him if I can give out his number

[geezmo]

I seem to remember from years ago that Ed used to set up new members and their firearms. He used to tweek, tune, sight in, etc. Since he shoots with the 15th Connecticut is it possible that the 15 OE was just a mark he put on any of the firearms he put together or worked on? He may still have his, as he says, but there may be others.

Barry S.

[bones92]

I will ask him if I can give out his number

Thanks! Or an email, if he prefers. I won't bother him, but if it is his marking, I would greatly enjoy the opportunity to chat with him and learn a bit.

[Lou Lou Lou]

Ed doesn't do email or BB. Doesn't want his tel. number shared. Here is the full story. Back around 1963 they bought fifteen Large Zouave barrels. There were two left and Ed took them and made them up. He sold one, still has one, definitely. He cant remember who he sold the other gun to, it was so long ago. Mystery solved. He marked both guns. You have one. Hope this helps.

[bones92]

Lou,

Very much appreciated. I'm glad to have a forum where such networking and information-sharing is available.

Ed doesn't do email or BB. Doesn't want his tel. number shared. Here is the full story. Back around 1963 they bought fifteen Large Zouave barrels. There were two left and Ed took them and made them up. He sold one, still has one, definitely. He cant remember who he sold the other gun to, it was so long ago. Mystery solved. He marked both guns. You have one. Hope this helps.

[bones92]

I thought I'd share a few more photos of this rifle-musket. Note the serial numbering of the lock, hammer and triggerguard. And it's been glass-bedded a bit at the breech end.

Would this be okay to use in N-SSA competition?

[Lou Lou Lou]

It should be fine

[RaiderANV]

Would be a great skirmish gun

[Timmeu]

My son shoots a Bill Large barreled Zouave. It is a great skirmish gun! Nice find!