Hammerback - Got to poking around and found a short history
of Hacker Martin. His mill was located near Grey's Station,Tn.
This was also the location of his shop. He did indeed make
make all fittings, lock, stock and possibly even the barrel.
This info is contained in "Supplement to The Muzzle-Loading
Cap-Lock Rifle" by Ned Roberts copyrighted June, 1944. Now
for something interesting!
On pages 527 & 528 is a rifle made about 1942 for Kimble Arms Co., Woburn, Mass. and described as a 44 Cal. roundball flinklock, 1 inch 42inch barrel and weighing 11 1/2 lbs.
The stock contained silver patch box and 30 silver inlays all
cut and shaped by hand with tiger stripe maple full length stock.
Comparing your pictures with those on page 528, I reckon this is your rifle.
Hope this helps. You have a very fine rifle. If you intend to
"make some smoke" have the lock screws atended to by a top smith. You may consider contacting The Muzzle Loading Rifle Assoc. for more info.
Best to you and yours,
Chris
