Hello, from Florida (Old broken Gun Help!)

[HarderTimes]

Hello World,

I have what appears to be a .455 cal, 1917 revolver from a past family member. I would like to know more about it.

Could someone point me in the direction of where I should post?

Thanks, and Happy New Year!

 

[Sebago Son]

Oh Lord... My Heart!

Looks like you could post a piece or two in many different areas...

 

[snubbyfan]

Welcome from the panhandle of West Virginia.
That's what happens when Fitzing gets out of hand.

 

[sophie]

Welcome to the forum from Texas.

Oh my goodness. Who destroyed that?

 

[HarderTimes]

Not sure how it happened. After a family member passed away, it was found in a bag. Being from NJ, I think once it was broken the individual then removed it as a potential liability. That or 60+ years of marriage and a world war found it's way to an outlet.

I'm trying to decide if the parts are of any value. I have everything, or close to it. Hardware, cylinder ect.

Or, I could make some neat folk art. I have space on a wall that would love it. But I know there has to be someone looking for a widget that isn't made anymore that I could help with.

 

[Sebago Son]

I would think that the stocks, cylinder and lockwork parts would bring $300-$400 if unaltered and in good shape.

 

[HarderTimes]

I would think that the stocks, cylinder and lockwork parts would bring $300-$400 if unaltered and in good shape.

I have detailed photos available, should I post here, or is there a better area?

 

[MSG Glenn]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

You broke it!

It looks like that might be a "de-militarized" weapon & someone took it home as a souvenir. I've seen the same thing on big Field Artillery pieces.

Maybe a little duct tape?, lol.

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!!

 

[HarderTimes]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

You broke it!

It looks like that might be a "de-militarized" weapon & someone took it home as a souvenir. I've seen the same thing on big Field Artillery pieces.

Maybe a little duct tape?, lol.

Interesting thought, I wish I could ask...

Trust me, my heart broke in more pieces than the gun when I saw it.

Let me be the first to say, "Well, there's your problem!".

 

[P&R Fan]

That's what happens when you shoot those +Ps.
Jim

 

[MOONDAWG]

Welcome aboard from another citizen of Florida the "GunShine" state.

State of over "1 MILLION 120 THOUSAND" Concealed Carry Licenses and counting!

 

[CAPops]

Welcome from SoCal.

 

[srings]

Howdy from Ohio...good to have you in the house!

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome from Va,

 

[Sebago Son]

I have detailed photos available, should I post here, or is there a better area?

If you decide to sell, you should put these parts up in the "Classifieds" section. Read the rules first!

Drew

 

[deralte]

HarderTimes, welcome from North Carolina.

 

[HarderTimes]

If you decide to sell, you should put these parts up in the "Classifieds" section. Read the rules first!

Drew

Thanks for the advice. And thank you for all the warm welcomes!

 

[MDMarauder]

Welcome from The Old Line State.

 

[fyimo]

Welcome to the forum from Arkansas