The oldest firearm you have

[ISCS Yoda]

I'm not exactly sure. This one is from 1905:

But this .38 DA could be from the 1800s:

I have a couple of pocket pistols whose dates are unknown to me:

F&W

Yes, yes, it's broken so I had it powder coated just for fun. I wanted John Deere green but this was the only green he had.

H&R:

This broken Ithaca Fluid Steel could be from the 1890s:

Then I have a really nice flintlock rifle on the mantle above my fireplace. It could be very old, it could be a replica, it could be a parts gun, I have no idea.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I forgot about this 1890s (I think) Remington derringer in .41 rimfire:

 

[JM4151]

Oldest gun that I own!

I have a model 73 Winchester in 44-40 cal, that was made in 1881 according to the letter from Winchester. It was originally owned by the Reading Coal & Iron Police. They sold these guns in the early 1930's and it was purchased from them, by my Uncle. I have shot it a few times and it works fine.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Winchester 1885 Low wall that dates to 1887.

Colt open top Pocket Model revolver 1871-1877. .22 short or long. 7 shot,
brass frame, 2 3/8 barrel,$8 new This is a second model w/o ejector rod 1874-77

These were Dad's "Bring Homes" from the station, guns dropped off by family. " This was my father's [Grandfather's]; I [Wife] don't want it in the house!" guns

Before 1968 it was a common occurrence in that Burb of the Burgh!

 

[raljr1]

Oldest wife: Diane model 1955, I get her fired up at least once a week

Ivan

I bet this one recoils more than all the rest.

 

[silicosys4]

I have a Merwin Hulbert pocket model in .38M&H, probably 1880's, more of a looker than a shooter though.
Of the guns I have that I'd still consider safe to fire with low pressure loads, the oldest I have are an 1873 Winchester rifle from 1892 and a Marlin 1894 from 1898, both in .32WCF.

 

[heeter3]

Mines a baby compared to all of the others but it's a 1945 M&P 6 in.It still shoots like a champ and I shoot it a lot.

 

[Cleandean]

1916
Broomhandle Mauser C96 & stock/ holster # 382325
All stamped numbers are matching. Crown crest stamp on right (forward upper)

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

Oldest rifle I own is a New York State Militia Remington rolling block 50-70, from the 1870s. The butt stock is stamp indicates that it belonged to the 65th NY Volunteer Regiment. Just last fall I bought an 1888 Model Springfield Trapdoor rifle, the type with the cleaning rod bayonet. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it also went to the 65th. They were based in the Buffalo area and had a long career. Though called up for the Spanish American War, they were never sent overseas.

My oldest revolver is a 32-20 M&P that dates from first decade of the 1900s.

John

 

[Dvus]

My U.S. Cavalry Model of 1873 Single Action Army from 1875 is currently my oldest.

 

[Thuer]

Not the oldest. But I could not find pictures of my flintlock pistols. I do think this is one worth to mention. Model 1851 Adams revolver "The Dragoon"in .50 It is the competiter for the Colt revolver in England.

 

[44wheelman]

1st model 1896 hand ejector .32

I’ve had older…Like a 1878 Colt double bbl 10ga. Just don’t want unusable wall hangers laying about.

 

[fiasconva]

It's hard to compete with all these great firearms. My oldest is my grandfather's 1920 12 ga. Fox Sterlingworth that I rescued from a closet back in the 60's. It had probably been in that closet for close to 20 years and no one seemed to know it was there.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Oldest firearm I own is a 1932 Mosin-Nagant 91/30. Oldest shotgun is a Savage Fox Model B 20 gauge SxS, dates to 1950. Oldest semiauto is my Colt Model M (1944), oldest revolver is my S&W M58 (1968). In the grand scheme of firearm age, my firearms are pretty new.

 

[Capt. F.]

My 1923 Ansley Fox AE 12 gauge. English stock, auto ejectors.

 

[Modified]

I think mine is this weird Smith & Wesson:

 

[mrcvs]

Auguste Francotte’s Pattern or Tool-Room Colt 1851 Navy Brevete-Style Revolver, circa 1851.

 

[inspcalahan]

A Colt 1849 .31cal revolver made and lettered to 1861. I'd happily share a pic if this goofy website allowed me to attach pictures directly without having to use a third party photo hosting site.

 

[LVSteve]

A Colt 1849 .31cal revolver made and lettered to 1861. I'd happily share a pic if this goofy website allowed me to attach pictures directly without having to use a third party photo hosting site.

This will show you how to post pictures directly.

Video Tutorials on Posting Pictures

Another recent thread on the subject.

Photo redux

 

[Hawg Rider]

OK, I'll play along. I have a few oldies but goodies to share...

Colt 1862 Pocket Police, .36 caliber, ca. 1866
Winchester 1973, .38-40 caliber, ca. 1891
Winchester 1876, .50-95 Express, ca. 1882
German Scheutzen rifle (rare bolt action), 8.15x46 or 9x47R (?), ca. 1890
Remington 1900, 12 ga., ca. 1904