I.D. Help With Continental Musket

[aehall10]

I am unable to identify this musket or where it might have come from. Here is what I do know:
1. 50" overall with 35" barrel. It may have been cut down at some point, but I'm not sure. The photos may help to clarify it.
2. Raised, rounded sideplate.
3. The triggerguard end is shaped like a large acorn?
4. The Buttplate tang also has a unique shape.
5. The first 9" of the barrel is shaped in a soft-edged octagonal form. This is followed by two (nearly) concentric circles and the remaining barrel is round. Metal is thin. .69?
6. Flintintlock to percussion conversion.
7. The wood is checkered on the wrist of the rifle stock and forward of the triggerguard.
8. The front part of the forestock, forward of the tail pipe, has nicely shaped, molded wood.
9. The wood is more red in color than I have seen before. Is that the wood or the type of stain? The wood appears to have been lacquered.
10. The wood has been damaged by termites? beetle?

Photobucket (55 images) at:
http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/aehall10/Continental/?start=all

 

[Ohio Gun Guy]

Sorry, cant help with any knowledge, but that looks pretty interesting and nice. Definately looks like it has some history. I'll be watching to see what it is. Someone here will know!

 

[samtron]

the insect damage is from powder post beatles.

 

[Jim K]

All the following is in the FWIW category:

The gun has a vaguely Germanic look, but the markings don't mean anything to me.

I think it is too "fancy" to be military, even with the full length stock. Also, there appears to be no provision for a bayonet, the front thimble is small, and the ramrod is wood, other items pointing to a civilian gun.

Jim

 

[aehall10]

Each new insight helps

Gents,
Each of the posts has been helpful. I'm familiar with termites, but not powder post beetles. Now that I've read a little about them, I'm not sure which is worse.

Jim,
I agree with your observations. I first thought Dutch, but your suggestion of Germanic gives me another avenue to explore, which I appreciate. Also, your "FWIW" insights are always valuable.
Thank you.
Andy

 

[MilsurpShooter]

I browsed around online, none of the marks I found match the Black powder proof marks on your barrel, sorry

 

[Maia007]

Some of the beetle damage looks a little recent....that is, the holes look a bit bright, indicating current activity. Very old bug-holes are dark. Have you seen any frass (bug sawdust)? That would be proof positive. This is not an unusual condition for very old wood.

If you do have an active infestation, you can remedy the problem by putting the stock in the freezer for about three days. That will kill the bugs. Even if you don't you could put the stock in the freezer anyway to be sure. You don't need to fool around with borax or other chemical treatments on a piece of wood this small.