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While this does not fit too close to the subject I do need some help to id a relic that was passed on to me.
The gun started out life as a Model 1822 .69 caliber musket, flintlock 42 inch barrel and was converted to percussion by the Belgian variation know as "cone-in-barrel" method. What I need is someone to assist me in figuring out the markings on the barrel. It has a date of 1821 on the tang and a "w"? "C" and I think "32" under that. I know each armory that did conversions had a unique mark in both the north and south.
The history is that it was found just south of Fort Union in New Mexico by a friend that cowboyed in the area. He gave it on to me before he passed. There was not much left of it other than the barrel, band and forearm metal.
I was hoping someone here might have some information or could direct me to someone that might be able to help.
I have a habit of collecting these relics but this is one I have not been able to figure out.

Starting the journey

I assume this is a Springfield 1822?

http://thepaulkfamily.com/gunweb/m1816springfield.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_1822_Musket

Yes sorry it is a Springfield.

you might try over here

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php

most of the members are really into Pennsylvania long rifles - but some have a lot of knowledge on other period pieces