r/AntiqueGuns 12h ago

Found in my grandfathers closet… help

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Hello all. Been an avid gun collector and marksman about as long as I can remember. Mostly modern firearms…. But revolvers… and old ones at that… I have no idea what I am looking at lol. The bottom has 3 different stamps of 201004, a colt patent stamp, and 36 caliber stamped behind the trigger. I would be incredibly grateful for any help identifying! Thanks again


r/AntiqueGuns 3h ago

American revolution musket, and civil war rifle.

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recently inherited these 2 guns. they were used by my family in both wars. are these common?


r/AntiqueGuns 17h ago

“My Friend” knuckleduster Pepperbox

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The shop I work at just got this thing in, I did a surface level search, and found its potentially a James Reid’s “My Friend” Knuckleduster. Anyone have more information or know a way to confirm the manufacturer? It is chambered in .32, there is no stamp on the frame under or above the cylinder.


r/AntiqueGuns 1d ago

Anyone know what gun this is? Seller thinks it’s Colt 1862 but doesn’t quite match

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r/AntiqueGuns 1d ago

Flintlock, Navarro?

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I posted yesterday. Here are more photos of the flintlock. If it’s a replica is a very old one.


r/AntiqueGuns 2d ago

Looking for advice (Ontario Canada)

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23 Upvotes

I'm clearing out an estate and there were some guns. 3 of them are Antiques and I was wondering if anyone could suggest an expert I can contact in Canada? Preferably Ontario side than Alberta side.


r/AntiqueGuns 2d ago

Is this worth saving? A. Damon, S’Etienne, 12G O/U.

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My father passed and he left a few guns but unfortunately they were damaged in a flood. I have a pair of 12g shotguns with the name, “A Damon, S’Etienne, Made in France.” I cant find much online but they do still function and I want to know if these are worth saving or are of any value?

Supposedly my grandfather acquired this set toward the end of WWII, possibly while in France. The sister which is not nearly as detailed is in worse shape but still functions.

Series number on this is 3018 and sister is 829.


r/AntiqueGuns 2d ago

Need help identifying this

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I inherited this shotgun from my uncle/grandpa when my grandma passed (no clue who owned it between them). I looked around the gun for engravings or markings on the name and couldnt find anything since it seems they're all rusted over. So I did a bit of digging on Google and im getting told its possibly Belgian from the late 1800s to early 1900s. However, one result brought it up being as old as the 1840s. Any and all help would be great. Thanks.


r/AntiqueGuns 4d ago

Found this in my grandfathers things

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Looking to see what make/model/year this could be. It looks to be a .380 made by Star in Spain. Has a lot of pitting and damage to it but all of the mechanisms function.

I found this in my late grandfather’s things. I don’t really know where or why he would have had this. No one in my family knows the story behind this either.


r/AntiqueGuns 4d ago

Help identifying old firearm with no markings

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Hi! My dad just got this gun from his dad, who got it from his father in law. We don’t have much information about it so posting here for some help identifying. Anyone know anything about it?


r/AntiqueGuns 5d ago

I found this metal detecting on my property? is this from a toy or old rifle/musket?

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I live in a vermont town founded in the early 1760's. I live in a traditionally agricultural area. My home is an old school house built in the early 1800s and rebuilt in 1915 on the same foundation.

clearly is die cast... it is pretty small; my hands average size. I don't know how long it was buried but the spring still springs. I find that pretty amazing, tbh.... any ideas?


r/AntiqueGuns 5d ago

Best care for antique firearms

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What is the best way to care for unique firearms (metal and wood finishes)?


r/AntiqueGuns 7d ago

I think it is Swedish

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19 Upvotes

It is 50 caliber and centerfire


r/AntiqueGuns 8d ago

1891 Production 1884 US Springfield Trapdoor

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Picked this up at the Berea Gun Show in Ohio Saturday.

It's an 1891 production date 1884 Springfield Rifle. It has a few markings in the stock for rack numbers. It also has its SWP/1891 cartouche, circle P, few barrel markings.... Overall I'm quite happy with the find. Also found 50 rounds of 1888 production UMC rounds at that show too. $4 a round I felt wasn't too bad. They actually shot fine without issues. I don't plan to shoot all 50, but to use period correct ammo felt pretty cool & they shot without any issues which was surprising to me. Must have been stored well!

Please excuse the cluttered workbench, about I was excited to share.


r/AntiqueGuns 8d ago

Hans von genius

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Potsdam 1809/31 bore obstruction. Bought this one today. Ram rod checked it and thought I had a loaded gun on my hands. I want to meet the absolute genius who did this shit.


r/AntiqueGuns 7d ago

Are you sitting on hidden treasures? Discovery's Filthy Fortunes is Now Casting Season 3!

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Hi everyone,
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Know someone with a lifelong hoard or inherited estate packed with potential treasures? Send them our way! Feel free to message me with any questions, happy to chat.

Thanks so much for your time!


r/AntiqueGuns 9d ago

What type of rolling block is this ?

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r/AntiqueGuns 10d ago

What is this worth and how can I legally sell it in person / on eBay? Part it out?

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r/AntiqueGuns 10d ago

Is the extractor on this Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless messed up?

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Thinking of purchasing this Colt 1908 .380 caliber slide. Does this extractor appear to be messed up? it does to me.

r/AntiqueGuns 11d ago

found two guns in lake champlain vt

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i know the right one is entirely unrecognizable but does anyone have a possible id on the left? i found the two beside one another in the shallow coast. really want to know more. any likely age estimate?


r/AntiqueGuns 11d ago

Help Identify This Antique Top-Break Revolver (Patent 435, 4 Digit serial number)

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Could use some help with anyone who is able to help me identify this so I can sell it. I don’t even know where to start or what to value it at?

Any help is appreciated.


r/AntiqueGuns 13d ago

Husqvarna m1887

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Found this gem husqvarna m1887 at my grandma’s house it shoots 7,5 swedish nagant


r/AntiqueGuns 13d ago

I was given this old 20 gauge and wanted to know if anyone recognizes it before I tear into it

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I haven't had the chance to take the stock off to see if there's any surviving markers on the tang, but there aren't any external markers. I have some oil on all of the hardware now as it's not in the best of condition and I want to try and let it creep in before I try disassembly. I know it's a long shot but I'm hoping someone might know off the top of their head


r/AntiqueGuns 14d ago

Wallis flintlock bayonet pistol

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28 Upvotes

Is this junk?


r/AntiqueGuns 14d ago

Colt Cylinder Engraving Proof Plate

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Estate sale find. I think it is a proof plate used to show the engraving on the cylinder of a Colt revolver. From some googling it looks like this one is called Stagecoach Holdup. Size is roughly 5” x 1”.

Does anyone know if this is an original of some sort or a reproduction? Does it have any value? Silver or plated?

Thanks in advance!