Naw, it could be a caplock. My oldest was make circa 1870 in the style of Union sniper rifles, by a fella that made them. .50 caliber bullet gun with scope. Shoots pretty darn good. My most handsome relic is a flinter.

I am..........disturbed.

Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain