What is the oldest gun you own?

[TAROMAN]

Mauser Modelo Argentino 1891.

 

[LouisianaJoe]

I recently bought a Winchester Model 1892 that was made in 1893. It had a new barrel in 25-20 put on it even though the 25-20 did not exist until 1895. It is a fun gun to shoot.

 

[TexasRider]

Nice Winchester ^^^^.

My oldest is a Winchester Model 12 from 1926 .

 

[kamloops67]

stevens model 35 tip up 1940s? and my oldest S&W a 19-3 from 1966ish

 

[Doc Mark]

Greetings, All,

Whilst perusing the site, I stumbled across this thread, in which I promised to post some photos of my 1720 Robert Harvey Queen Anne flintlock pistol. Robert Harvey was a fine gun maker in his day, and actually "gunmaker to the King". Sorry to say, I totally forgot to do that! In these photos, it is shown with a verge fusee pocket watch, made in 1732, in London, which is contemporary to the pistol in many ways. The Queen Anne is a screw-barrel model, in .60 caliber, and was exceedingly powerful in it's day. The barrel was unscrewed with a special wrench which came with the pistol, then the powder chamber was filled to the top with black powder, and finally a round lead ball, a few thousandths of an inch larger than the bore size of the barrel, was place upon the powder and the barrel screwed tight with the wrench. Since the ball is larger than the bore, upon firing, the lead would obdurate in the bore, completely filling it, and therefore offer no chance for "blow-by", as is experienced with muzzle loading firearms. The full power of the powder and ball were obtained, and this pistol could actually shoot through the breast and back plate armor that was worn in those days!! The pocket watch, made by Parkes and King, runs like a top, and keeps very good time. In it's 22-karat gold, Repousee pair of cases, it's absolutely beautiful. These two items would have been owned by a person of means, back then, and it's obvious that both were given much care and love in their long and interesting lives!! Both pistol and watch are in close to perfect condition, and it's a blessing to own such important pieces of history! So, here they are, with my apologies for being so tardy in the posting! Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

 

[Coaltminer]

I have an old Parker double, 12 gauge that my grandad bought new in 1922. It's in excellent condition.

 

[Straightshooter2]

Model 92 Winchester in .32-20 made in 1904 according to the Cody letter on it. Records show it went to the warehouse at the end of October, 1904 and did not ship from the warehouse until April, 1906.

CW

 

[kamloops67]

Greetings, All,

Whilst perusing the site, I stumbled across this thread, in which I promised to post some photos of my 1720 Robert Harvey Queen Anne flintlock pistol. Robert Harvey was a fine gun maker in his day, and actually "gunmaker to the King". Sorry to say, I totally forgot to do that! In these photos, it is shown with a verge fusee pocket watch, made in 1732, in London, which is contemporary to the pistol in many ways. The Queen Anne is a screw-barrel model, in .60 caliber, and was exceedingly powerful in it's day. The barrel was unscrewed with a special wrench which came with the pistol, then the powder chamber was filled to the top with black powder, and finally a round lead ball, a few thousandths of an inch larger than the bore size of the barrel, was place upon the powder and the barrel screwed tight with the wrench. Since the ball is larger than the bore, upon firing, the lead would obdurate in the bore, completely filling it, and therefore offer no chance for "blow-by", as is experienced with muzzle loading firearms. The full power of the powder and ball were obtained, and this pistol could actually shoot through the breast and back plate armor that was worn in those days!! The pocket watch, made by Parkes and King, runs like a top, and keeps very good time. In it's 22-karat gold, Repousee pair of cases, it's absolutely beautiful. These two items would have been owned by a person of means, back then, and it's obvious that both were given much care and love in their long and interesting lives!! Both pistol and watch are in close to perfect condition, and it's a blessing to own such important pieces of history! So, here they are, with my apologies for being so tardy in the posting! Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

beatiful piece, i wonder what sort of ballistics that would offer?
approx 325 gr ball ...at what velocity? 44mag territory, at short range i would think?

very cool

how many grains of powder will it hold?

 

[PALADIN85020]

Greetings, All,

Whilst perusing the site, I stumbled across this thread, in which I promised to post some photos of my 1720 Robert Harvey Queen Anne flintlock pistol. Robert Harvey was a fine gun maker in his day, and actually "gunmaker to the King". Sorry to say, I totally forgot to do that! In these photos, it is shown with a verge fusee pocket watch, made in 1732, in London, which is contemporary to the pistol in many ways. The Queen Anne is a screw-barrel model, in .60 caliber, and was exceedingly powerful in it's day. The barrel was unscrewed with a special wrench which came with the pistol, then the powder chamber was filled to the top with black powder, and finally a round lead ball, a few thousandths of an inch larger than the bore size of the barrel, was place upon the powder and the barrel screwed tight with the wrench. Since the ball is larger than the bore, upon firing, the lead would obdurate in the bore, completely filling it, and therefore offer no chance for "blow-by", as is experienced with muzzle loading firearms. The full power of the powder and ball were obtained, and this pistol could actually shoot through the breast and back plate armor that was worn in those days!! The pocket watch, made by Parkes and King, runs like a top, and keeps very good time. In it's 22-karat gold, Repousee pair of cases, it's absolutely beautiful. These two items would have been owned by a person of means, back then, and it's obvious that both were given much care and love in their long and interesting lives!! Both pistol and watch are in close to perfect condition, and it's a blessing to own such important pieces of history! So, here they are, with my apologies for being so tardy in the posting! Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

Doc,

Many thanks for the fine photos of that treasure of a gun and watch. Both are absolutely breathtaking. I know you will be a good curator of such fine items and pass them on to future generations in excellent shape. Good show!

John

 

[Doc Mark]

Hey, kamloops,

You have it just about right, I think. I just weighed one of the .600 sized roundballs that this gun would shoot, and it comes in at exactly 327.5 grains. I've never measured the powder chamber, as I don't want to be tempted to fire this lovely piece. But, I will try to do so in the next few days, and will report back here. I usually shoot 2F, and I have a can of 3F, I'll check the volume of both. These were the most powerful pistols of their time, and for good reason. Thanks for the kind words, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

 

[Doc Mark]

Hi, John,

Many thanks, Sir, for your kind words! I think, like you, that someday, someone that we've never met will own everything that we hold dear, now. So, when the time comes, these items, along with quite a few others, will be turned over to a proper venue for display, study, and research. I hope that day does not come "too soon", but when it does finally show on the horizon, I'll do the right thing. Thanks, again, Sir, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

 

[CH47gunner]

Oldest rifle:
MAS 45 - French/Mauser .22lr trainer, circa 1947. Pics were taken during the cosmoline removal.



Oldest handgun:
S&W Pre-Model 28 Highway Patrolman five screw, circa 1953.

 

[Rintimtin]

I have a Gecko .22 single shot bolt action rifle, the manufacture date is 1919 if I remember correctly it is packed and I cant get to it right this minute. That is the oldest one I have that I know of. I have a few old H&R pistols but id have to check the dates. Again everything is packed away in preparation for a move.

 

[Bkreutz]

M1 Carbine, Winchester, 1944

 

[JPriest]

Not as old as a lot of the guns you all are posting, but 1948 Russian Tokarev TT-33. Not pictured is a Mosin Nagant - 1938.

 

[Ogandydancer]

Don't remember exactly what year I bought it but it is a Stevens model 94c 410 shotgun purchased in the mid 50's. Cost me $45.00 bought from as best I remember Advance Auto, can't remember for sure.

 

[TACC1]

Picked up a Model 1-1/2, 32S&W, 'cause it's a good shooter.
Guesstimated DOB about 1885. (51 68x). Needs magnas.
(Protected by a SHOO-BOY)
TACC1

 

[hanken]

I have my granddads 1917 colt us army that is in great shape
Its a prize possession thaty dad passed down to me.

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[RUN2424]

1939 Winchester model 74,22 short only.Through the stock tube fed,more
accurate than i am.

 

[kennyb]

my oldest smith is a model 1 that shipped in oct.1869....22 cal.it's a cute little thing