This is a question for you hardcore muzzle loading enthusiasts. Besides proof markings, are there any rule-of-thumb ways to estimate the age of a percussion muzzle loading shotgun based on lock types, stock sculpture, things like the presence or absence of blow-out plugs, whether or not a ML has chokes (or is that something confined to my Pedersoli replica?), cap and wad compartments near the butt. Is there any way to use these as clues to an accurate estimation of the guns age?

Steve

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