SgtRon
03-30-2011, 01:01 PM
This is a US made lock plate for a 1841 Mississippi rifle. It is marked, Palmetto Armory S.C. and Columbia S.C. 1852 on the front with a 3 on the backside. It is machined and heat treated metal. (not Italian casting) Also a set front and rear barrel band springs for the 1841 they are very high quality and could be original. I have had them about 30 years myself.The last item is a brass patch box for an 1855 Springfield two band musket. It is It a reproduction made in Italy. I am asking $110.00 shipped for all. Pictures didn't upload but if you contact me I will email you photos. (robertson3006@gmail.com) I will sell the lock plate alone for $85.00 shipped. (ITEM SOLD PENDING PAYMENT)
As to who made this lock I am not sure. I bought so many parts over the years I lost track. I had it since the mid 90s and it may have been done by a fellow in Rittman Ohio. He was a tool and die maker with a large Comercial shop and did engraving also. He made his own dies and stamps. I know he did a few 1842 & 1841 Palmetto lock plates. Funding and IRS problems put an end to it all and he is long ago retired. However I could be totally wrong lol.
Thank You
Sgt Ron
As to who made this lock I am not sure. I bought so many parts over the years I lost track. I had it since the mid 90s and it may have been done by a fellow in Rittman Ohio. He was a tool and die maker with a large Comercial shop and did engraving also. He made his own dies and stamps. I know he did a few 1842 & 1841 Palmetto lock plates. Funding and IRS problems put an end to it all and he is long ago retired. However I could be totally wrong lol.
Thank You
Sgt Ron