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[gimper]

found these a while back. the two derringer barrels are both bronze or brass about 40 cal.flintlock not sure? you can see the the touch hole.both were loaded when found. one still is! a retired cop state unloaded the longer of the two had wadding that was newspaper print could still read what there was of it. found each in different ghost towns in illinois years apart. the coin is counterfeit 50 cent piece 1833 real hard to make out.pictures are not the best sorry. any thoughts or information welcome thanks for viewing.

 

[chrischch]

Nice finds! I'd love to find an old gun. Unfortunately the history here in New Zealand doesn't go back as far as the U.S. We are a relatively "new" country.

 

[ironhorse]

I like the gun barrels , Liege Belgium is where they're from, boot pistols from the 1830s or there abouts

Fits in well with the fake 50c, good going!

 

[CladMagnet]

looks like the one I found here is what it used to look like

 

[justdon]

I love old guns excellent part of history.Congrats on those finds.

 

[hugoborchardt]

I've found enough spent bullets I think the ground owes me a cool gun as well!!! Nice finds!

 

[gimper]

thanks for the info. never knew the background on the barrels.the complete gun is awesome.is it a repro. or antique. what is the caliber?thanks all!

 

[gimper]

thanks for the info. never knew the background on the barrels.the complete gun is awesome.is it a repro. or antique. what is the caliber?thanks all!

 

[PeteWmass]

hmm...could you get a date off the newspaper wadded up inside?