Help with ID and value of Brunker rifle

[mpd3285]

Ok, this is not in my collection. I am trying to help a widow determine the value of a gun owned by her late husband. Black powder is definitely not my area of expertise. Best I can figure from the pics (that I did not take), is this was manufactured by Brunker in Ottawa, Illinois. The company was around from 1849 to 1871. I will try to get a photo of the lock side, but suspect it is percussion cap. If you have mastered the "Googles" on the Interweb machine, you might be able to find something I can't. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[palmettomoon]

Here is an album of Brunker rifles. Value? No idea but that old repair to the wrist of the buttstock is not going to help.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/24501307@N07/albums/72157622359381147/with/11334450705/

 

[biker_bill]

Here is an album of Brunker rifles. Value? No idea but that old repair to the wrist of the buttstock is not going to help.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/24501307@N07/albums/72157622359381147/with/11334450705/

According to the story that repair was due to the buttstock being broken over a yankee head when the rifle was empty and I think that should increase the value of the rifle.....

At least that's how I'd tell it.

 

[mpd3285]

Thanks for the Flickr lead. I like this brochure. More gun companies need to sell "Philosophical Instruments and Pocket Cutlery." Something could be learned from this marketing!

 

[mpd3285]

Bump for any more input.