Gun ID??

[johnrelichunter]

I found this in Charleston,Sc..Any ideas on age,type or value?I just looked at my post and had to take my screen size down to 50% to see the whole picture.Thanks.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont know but it looks like a great find. Is it non-dug?

 

[johnrelichunter]

Found in the floor boards of a house I was remodeling.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Some more pics would be cool. Like a pic from different angle showing the firing mechanism.

I cant tell if its a muzzleloader or breech loading.

 

[johnrelichunter]

My camera is broken.It is a breech loader

 

[Mackaydon]

Barrel and gun length?

 

[johnrelichunter]

barrel length is 10".Total is 12.50"

 

[kuger]

That is a great piece!!Wish I could give ya some insight!

 

[Lucas]

It's called a buggy or carriage pistol. Don't know the make tho sorry.

 

[johnrelichunter]

Thank you,That gives me a place to start.

 

[Mackaydon]

And the caliber (diameter of the bore)?
BTW, Welcome to Treasure Net !!
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[Mackaydon]

Maybe something like this:
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/product_details.php?itemID=29648

 

[johnrelichunter]

It looks like the size of a 22 cal. it measured 6mm.

 

[johnrelichunter]

Mackaydon,Nope thats not it, mine is a centerfire.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think his is a more modern cartridge .22 calibre.



Thats no boot pistol. Wow it must be accurate as heck for a pistol.. Im sure someone will be along that knows.

 

[kuger]

It's called a buggy or carriage pistol. Don't know the make tho sorry.
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Right,thats what I had recalled

 

[Retired Sarge]

It would most likely be a rimfire versus a centerfire IMHO.

Mike
TSgt, USAF Retired

 

[Lucas]

Could also be a bicycle rifle.

Similar to Stevens Pocket Rifle and Stevens Hunter's Pet. Both were made in .22 and .32.

 

[kenley]

I am sure it is a "buggy pistol" I have never seen one, but my Grandfather had a buggy rifle. .32 cal percussion, under hammer, Hopkins & Allen. Don't know what ever happened to it. He said merchants and county doctors put them in their buggys when they were out and about.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It would most likely be a rimfire versus a centerfire IMHO.

Mike
TSgt, USAF Retired

I think he meant to say its cartridge (not percussion) when he said "centerfire"..