Pistol

[Garypederson]

Found in fort site in bethesda. About a foot down. Heavy. Bigger than a derringer, smaller than a colt. Need to know how to clean it and what it is. Thanks

 

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[crashbandicoot]

Looks kind of like an old top break revolver.A great many were made by both top drawer makers and knock offs.usually some variety of .32 or .38.No idea how to clean it,sorry about that.Nice find!

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[BAW]

The fact that it is apparently cast in one piece, including the grips, as well as its' general shape indicates that it is a toy cap gun.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Very interesting find Gary, I'm leaning towards it being a toy gun as well.

Take your pick... https://www.google.ca/search?q=earl...i4-bGArezxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQJA&biw=1903&bih=899

I'm thinking electrolysis would be the safest way to restore your find.

Dave

 

[islamoradamark]

Sure does look good nice find

 

[cudamark]

Evaporust if it's steel....... vinegar bath or electrolysis if it isn't.