pistol

these are some more finds from my 1800's abandoned town site. Where i have found civil war military relics the soldier brought home and so much more. I'm fairly certain #1 is a trigger guard, but from what? Rifle or pistol? could this be a military issue weapon someone brought home to go...

Years ago, a Spanish ship filled with silver treasure was found off the south coast of the Bahamas where I am staying. I have dived that site and found parts of the ship. Yesterday however, I believe I may have found a real gem! At first I thought it was an old bottle, but when I picked it up it...

This is by far the biggest rush I've ever had while magnet fishing :headbang: This thing is a beauty folks. Let me know also what you think of the new cone shaped magnet too.

This was very rusted when I found it but it cleaned up very nice with quite a few electrolysis baths. Not really sure when these were made or for what purpose. I'd appreciate some info if possible, thanks for looking.

My dad found this really old pistol along a river where he fishes. He finds all sorts of old coins, artifacts and arrow heads in the same area. Here are a couple of pics of the pistol. I know it is a percussion cap pistol, probably from the early 1800's. If anyone could help me possibly...

I picked this up at an estate sale. The previous owner found it in a school desk drawer in 1969. I think it is civil war. Can anyone give me information on it?

I purchased this holster at a yard sale. What I do know is that it is government issue, has all brass hardware, the US stamp was applied on the grain side of the leather and it is stamped G&K 1918 A.G. on the back. What I do not know is what kind of gun was this for, who made it, and who likely...