CIVIL WAR PISTOL cleaned up!!!!Many more pictures.

[Ronin9868]

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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[gmsparky]

that's one of the cooler finds i've seen in a while. thanks for showing it. it turned out great !!!!

 

[zaxfire69]

Man,you got it going on!!! That is remarkable how well that came out, If i ever need to clean up anything like this in the future I might have to pick your brain for your technique.Awesome job!
Jerry

No joke. This fellow knows what he is doing. What is the bar made of that the Positive cable is hooked to in your setup. It looks like iron. I always heard folks use stainless steel in there setup. I can't afford stainless.

That is the most awesome find I have seen on here in awhile. That thing cleaned up real nice. Congratulations to you.

P.S. You outta find someone to make you a set of wooden grips for that baby. That would be sweet.

 

[N.J.THer]

Okay now I have to add a questions...LOL.

What is the solution that you use for the water? type, amounts, etc. Thank you

NJ

 

[Ronin9868]

Okay now I have to add a questions...LOL.

What is the solution that you use for the water? type, amounts, etc. Thank you

NJ

It is 1 gallon water and 1 teaspoon ok baking soda. I try and put the steel bar as close to the item as possible without them touching. I also change the water several times a day. At least when it is all clouded up. I found by keeping the same water slows the process down. I also change AMP settings during the whole process. Between water changes take out the piece and try and brush ( soft toothbrush) as much of the debri off the item as you can. Speeds the process. Baking soda is corrosive so when all is done make sure that non remains on items. Water jet and air can will do the trick.

 

[RelicRick]

Great find Ronin! Probably the nicest cleaning job I've ever seen! Why is this not on the banner yet BTW...I've found that Arm & Hammer Washing Soda works a little better than Baking Soda, although you wouldn't know it looking at that pistol. Great job...Congrats!

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

That turned out to be a beautiful find. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

BANNER FIND...

DANGLANGLEY

 

[geo4472]

congrats very very nice peice of history

 

[ringfinder]

Fantastic find, love the way you have cleaned it up.

I found a flint lock, made into a percussion pistol in my home town many years ago.
Mine is made of brass and it came from Belgium and was made between 1780 and 1820. They have one just like mine at my local museum. I show it at all my metal detecting talks.

HH, Ringfinder

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

Bump..... Do we have any more banner votes? This awesome relic deserves to be there!

DANGLANGLEY

 

[Ronin9868]

A photo of a Confederate soldier and 2 pistols like this one.

 

[Mr Tuff]

man that is gold in my book. banner

 

[rjw4law]

At first glance you think, unsalvageable....then look at the end project, cleaned and framed....WOW!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Amazing job. I also use baking soda. I heard using SS creates a very dangerous biproduct, so I will change to iron. Will steel work? ....like a lawn mower or edger blade? What are you using?

The pistol kinda looks like a screw barrel where the barrel screws off for loading.. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,20480.0.html

 

[Bob S]

Nice Find WTG

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Nice job of cleaning!

 

[RiverRat3]

Pistol cleaned up very nice. What a great find.

 

[Ronin9868]

Amazing job. I also use baking soda. I heard using SS creates a very dangerous biproduct, so I will change to iron. Will steel work? ....like a lawn mower or edger blade? What are you using?

The pistol kinda looks like a screw barrel where the barrel screws off for loading.. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,20480.0.html

I never heard of SS being dangerous but I believe you. I usually have good ventilation when I do it. Ill look into it. thanks for the gun ID also. Thats a sweet picture of the set. I use a piece purchased from Lowes. they burn up pretty quickley.

Ronin

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Amazing job. I also use baking soda. I heard using SS creates a very dangerous biproduct, so I will change to iron. Will steel work? ....like a lawn mower or edger blade? What are you using?

The pistol kinda looks like a screw barrel where the barrel screws off for loading.. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,20480.0.html

I never heard of SS being dangerous but I believe you. I usually have good ventilation when I do it. Ill look into it. thanks for the gun ID also. Thats a sweet picture of the set. I use a piece purchased from Lowes. they burn up pretty quickley.

Ronin

I dont know how true it is but someone posted this on SS. I know my water and electrode turns yellow.
http://antique-engines.com/stainless-steel-electrodes.htm

 

[Ronin9868]

Thats says enough for me. Im not going to even chance it. ill let you know what metals work well after I find out.
Thanks for the info.

HH Ronin

Amazing job. I also use baking soda. I heard using SS creates a very dangerous biproduct, so I will change to iron. Will steel work? ....like a lawn mower or edger blade? What are you using?

The pistol kinda looks like a screw barrel where the barrel screws off for loading.. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,20480.0.html

I never heard of SS being dangerous but I believe you. I usually have good ventilation when I do it. Ill look into it. thanks for the gun ID also. Thats a sweet picture of the set. I use a piece purchased from Lowes. they burn up pretty quickley.

Ronin

I dont know how true it is but someone posted this on SS. I know my water and electrode turns yellow.
http://antique-engines.com/stainless-steel-electrodes.htm