What is the oldest gun you own?

[Haldir]

Pre civil war muzzleloader. Family heirloom.

 

[Fred Cook]

The oldest one is........

an 1871 Springfield Rolling Block rifle in 50-70 chambering. I bought it about 45 years ago at a gun show in Atlanta for about $225. Someone had "cleaned" the finish off the piece which bothered me as the rest of the gun was in very nice condition. After a few years, I had the chance to have it restored by a professional shop. They re-casehardened the receiver, rust blued those parts that were supposed to be blued and polished everything else back to the bright "left in the white" finish. The wood had a few dents removed and was then re-finished as originally done. Makes folks sit up and notice when it comes out of the safe! I have had several offers from collectors to buy it but so far have decided to keep it.

 

[teesur]

Actually I would rather spend my time chasing fat women than duck hunting.

"She keeps me warm in the winter, shady in the summertime, that's what I like about that fat gal of mine !"
Merle Travis - - - c 1943.
teesur.

 

[SIAD MP]

Smith, 1902