Hi Randy, Did you find out about your possible Tyler Texas Rifle yet ?? If not, send some pictures, of the whole rifle, a close up of the lock plate, and the other side of the gun opposite the lockplate and any others you can take and perhaps I can help. If it proves to be authentic, it would go a long way towards those medical bills. Original examples are scarce and quite valuable. Best Regards, Steve [From Campsite Artifacts] slinghook@att.net