One of my favorite of the Black-Powder Breech-Loading era of firearm design, and it makes the best sounds as well.
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Hi, this was a gift a few decades ago and I think it’s in amazing condition. I love the design, I’d like to have a similar pocket shooter. Lock seems tight and despite pic cylinder seems well-aligned when locked.

Confession I’ve fired it a couple times with modern ammunition and i would like to load light nuisance repelling shot shells for it by cutting down .38 spl shells and maybe wrapping with a layer of teflon tape a couple of thousandths thick? Bad idea? Anyhow sharing here.

I found this pistol in my grandfather's attic, there is no identifiable mark on it unfortunately and the ramrod is missing.

I got an old parker bros side by side shotgun with a missing right side hammer does anyone know where I can get a replacement hammer? Or a hammer from another gun that will work with it.

I received this as a gift from a very dear friend who has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness. It was in excellent condition when I got it, and she restored it herself. It holds a lot of sentimental value to me for obvious reasons.

I'm afraid I have not been treating it well. Today, I examined it and noticed rust forming on the outside of the barrel where there wasn't any before, and I've been storing it vertically which I just read is damaging to the wood on the stock. This is as far as I know how to break it down, and now I'm a little hesitant to clean it for fear of damaging it further. Can anyone recommend resources or advice on how to ID and maintain it? The most I have is that it's likely an American Arms Big Boy.

Thank you in advance

I work in a secondhand store and during a recent conversation with my manager about donations we're not allowed to accept and items we're not allowed to sell, she pulled this rifle out from behind a doorframe and told me it was recently found at the bottom of a box of stuff and we are now stuck with it. I asked if she's allowed to sell it to me - she said yes but she's not sure what price to put on it.

Now, I like historical firearms but I admit I'm not the most knowledgeable in that field - mostly I just enjoy the form of old flintlocks and such. I'm no historian and can't generally identify specific models, manufacturers, etc.

Google lens has taught me the rifle is a Schuetzen-style target rifle. I can tell you the rifle has been deactivated: if you zoom in on the barrel in my picture you will see someone has welded a ball bearing into the end of the barrel. Beyond that, however, I don't know much else. I gather it could be worth anywhere between £20 and £12,000 depending on provenance, manufacturer and so on.

Based on my picture is anyone able to offer any insight regarding age and value? I'd really like to own it, but at one and the same time I don't want to rip off my manager or overpay for it. Please pardon the red scribbles, the paper the rifle is leaning against had some names written on it.

Thank you!

any advice for clearing the corrosion and rust-proofing it a bit? i thought about getting some wd40 and wiping it down but id better get some advice before, much appreciated!

I’m new to collecting and would like to find a civil war musket with a bayonet. Where should I look for a credible source.

Hey everyone! Here to give you some photos of what I recently came to own: a model 3 Russian s&w knockoff that I'm desperately trying to find the maker of ! Generally fits quite well one of the simonis Janssen and Dumoulin knockoffs but no marks except the ones in the grip ! If anyone would have any inkling what they mean that'd be GREATLY appreciated ! Apologies if badly formatted!

Can anyone help identify this gun

I'm assuming Civil War?? Thank you in advance for any help

Appreciate any advice on how to clean the gun up with out ruining the finish. think this one's early 20s not worth anything crazy so not worried about getting rid of the patina, correct me if I'm wrong though

So, this was left to me from my grandfather. I don't know what I have or how much it's worth, but it looks pretty cool. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Pawn guy wants $750 for it. Good deal or nah?

I just wanted to let you folks know the Lustyik collection (author of "Civil War Carbines, From Service to Sentiment") is going up for auction. You can use google to find out the auction house since I will not provide details here.

For the past few years I have been helping a friend get the collection identified and coordinated. You guys helped with a few so I though I would give you a heads up.

Even if you are not in the market, some of these carbines have not been seen for 50+ years. The auction pictures are a heck of a lot better than mine when I posted them here.

I am not involved with this project anymore but could try to answer any questions that are not auction related.

I found this, I've been trying to look at any info but was not able to find

I just bought this today. They said it’s a 1810 English navy flintlock. Is it that or is it maybe something else. Please let me know. Last photo is the only stamps it has.

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