Flintlock - lock - ID?

[jpc]

Hello:

Anyone recognize this relic re maker or country of origin? Lock plate measures 5 1/4"

thanks for looking ☺

jpc

 

[JP]

Can't make out marking, but it looks french or belgian.

 

[jpc]

Hello

I have had a pretty strong glass on it and didn't have any luck seeing anything.
Thanks and appreciate your input.

jpc

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

After 200 yrs in the ground, any surface details will be gone. If there are no markings, what is the provenance? Was it found in a fur trade area, or strictly agricultural? Any other items accompanying?

 

[R005t3r]

Paging Dr. Tiriaq to the morgue please.

 

[tiriaq]

It is about the right size and style to be the lock from a Chief's Gun. War of 1812 period.
Locks that size were made in large numbers and used in various guns or sold as detached locks for use by gunmakers.

 

[jpc]

Morning Gents and thank you very much for your interest and responses. The lock was gifted to me awhile back and it came with a relic Bess bayonet.
I have sent off an email asking the fella that sent it if he recalls any details it's history. I will post as soon as I hear from him. Meanwhile it will sit with the rest of my relics and pieces. ☺

Stay safe and thanks again for the interest

jpd

ps: Chief's Gun -- that would be quite interesting

 

[tiriaq]

From the 'net.

 

[jpc]

There certainly are a lot of similarities ☺
Thanks for posting the picture

jpc