Antique pistol

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Stan Clark, Oct 4, 2020.

  1. Stan Clark

    Stan Clark New Member

    I have this old pistol that is in a state that I was going to repair but I'd like to know the make and type of pistol. Here are the only symbols on the gun. Tell me if you need anymore images!

    Thanks in advance
     

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  2. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

  3. Stan Clark

    Stan Clark New Member

    The markings showed in the images are the only markings on the gun. I did a full inspection and could not find anything about the calibre, but using a measuring tape the bore is 7mm in diameter
     
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2020
  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Measure the inside of the barrel diameter.
     
  5. Stan Clark

    Stan Clark New Member

    The bore is 7mm
     
  6. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Many companies made cheap .32 S&W similar to this starting around 1880 and going into the 20th century.

    As is it's worth around $20-30 as a curio.

    Fully restored it's worth around $15-20.
     
  7. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    7mm is .27 calibre - odd size? Or would that be considered a .25 calibre?
     
  8. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

  9. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    14 years old & your mother is ok with you restoring this handgun? smh
     
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  10. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    "Last seen at 5:58 today" - Oh crap, his Mom came home and turned the computer off!
     
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  11. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Restored or not, in the hands of a 14 year old showing it off to his buddies in certain cities will get him shot by the police.
     
  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Dear @wiscbirddog ........... very cute !!!!

    but just in case u were serious.....
    we have on this board members who's ages run from 6 to 119......
    & a majority of folks here are born on Jan 1st ..........
    Don't put stock in any of it until we know the person posting...:inpain::inpain:;)
     
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  13. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Dear @komokwa, I'm a mother (to a son). Stan says he is 14 years old. Yep I'm serious. Just in my state of Wisconsin we have daily shootings in Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Janesville & Beloit, not to mention Chicago not too far away - some by police officers. No CHILD of 14 should be 'restoring' a handgun. You've heard me talk before on supporting our 2nd amendment, but not for children. :(
     
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  14. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Better watch out - "You'll shoot your eye out"
     
  15. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Restoring doesn't mean using it! Exactly what age is proper to learn restoration? I've had samurai swords restored but so far have had no urges to go to Walmart and swing it.!
     
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  16. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    A European revolver, presumably.

    The Crown is the proofmark, used by several nations, each having it’s own unique style of crown. The letter signifies the supervising inspector in charge of the proofhouse at the time the barrel was tested with a proof load, a government function in European nations.

    It's a Bulldog.....very popular little nasty.....I can't tell what caliber....25..to 44..
    most likely British...but it's not an exact match from the pics...so could be another country...
    Numerous copies and variants of this design (authorized and unauthorized) were made in Belfast, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Pakistan, France

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  17. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Dear @wiscbirddog ...
    I'm sorry if I offended you in any way , shape or form !
    It was not my intent!
    My only point was that the OP...I believe....is not 14 years old....
     
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  18. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    @Stan Clark ............hey buddy boy......u just got me in trouble with a friend....
    so............ just how old are you..........REALLY ????????????????????? :inpain:
     
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  19. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Not to worry @komokwa, we are still buds.
     
  20. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    :happy::happy::happy::happy::happy:
     
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