Ronin9868
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Hi everyone,
Sorry it's been a while since I posted but I recently have been recovering from yet another back surgery. I went out today for a little while not really planning on hunting too long or finding anything that great. Within the first 20 minuets I dug a pistol.
I thought it was a kids toy gun and simply put in in my pouch. I hunted a little longer and found a few nice Civil War mini's and musket balls. 
1 mini has the Washington star in its base which is always a cool bonus. 
2 of the musket balls have circles from where the ram rod had struck them. Anyway, needless to say when I got home and cleaned off the gun I was amazed to see it was a real pistol and looks like a single shot, flint lock pistol. 
I have it in electrolysis and will post the photo's when it has completed. Along with a precise identification. I hope you all enjoyed the nice weather today. 
After posting that it was a Revolutionary pistol I was able to find that is is actually from the Civil War. not sure of what type as of yet so any help would be greatly appreciated. It is cooking and looks like it will clean up really nicely.
HH Ronin
HH Ronin Well the pistol is finished running thru electrolysis and is really looking good. Most if not all rust has been removed. I am going to let it dry out for several days before putting a clear coat on it to preserve it. I have yet to identify the name of the gun and will be looking into that now. Any help would be appreciated.
Looked on the Internet and this looks most likely to be the pistol.
W8. Center Hammer Boot Pistol- This center hammer percussion single shot pocket pistol was used by US & CS troops during the Civil War. It is 6” long overall with a 3” half octagon half round barrel that ends in a plain muzzle while the bore is about 31 caliber. The hammer holds at half and full cock.
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Sorry it's been a while since I posted but I recently have been recovering from yet another back surgery. I went out today for a little while not really planning on hunting too long or finding anything that great. Within the first 20 minuets I dug a pistol.
I thought it was a kids toy gun and simply put in in my pouch. I hunted a little longer and found a few nice Civil War mini's and musket balls. 1 mini has the Washington star in its base which is always a cool bonus. 2 of the musket balls have circles from where the ram rod had struck them. Anyway, needless to say when I got home and cleaned off the gun I was amazed to see it was a real pistol and looks like a single shot, flint lock pistol. I have it in electrolysis and will post the photo's when it has completed. Along with a precise identification. I hope you all enjoyed the nice weather today. After posting that it was a Revolutionary pistol I was able to find that is is actually from the Civil War. not sure of what type as of yet so any help would be greatly appreciated. It is cooking and looks like it will clean up really nicely.
HH Ronin
HH Ronin Well the pistol is finished running thru electrolysis and is really looking good. Most if not all rust has been removed. I am going to let it dry out for several days before putting a clear coat on it to preserve it. I have yet to identify the name of the gun and will be looking into that now. Any help would be appreciated.
Looked on the Internet and this looks most likely to be the pistol.
W8. Center Hammer Boot Pistol- This center hammer percussion single shot pocket pistol was used by US & CS troops during the Civil War. It is 6” long overall with a 3” half octagon half round barrel that ends in a plain muzzle while the bore is about 31 caliber. The hammer holds at half and full cock.
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Awsome finds 
What a relic....Congrats!!kk
