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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-14-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,251
Posted By Twaits
Re: i need help appraising and identifying this 5 shot .75 caliber pistol

PM sent. Sorry, I may have sent you two. I wasn't sure the first one went through :)
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-14-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,251
Posted By Twaits
Re: i need help appraising and identifying this 5 shot .75 caliber pistol

That's really cool. Are you interested in selling it?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-29-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By Twaits
Forehand & Wadworth info?

Does anyone have any information on this F&W I just bought? It is serial number 23424 and is in .38 cal. .38 S&Ws fit.
I know F&W was bought out by Hopkins & Allen around 1890 so this would be a...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-01-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By Twaits
Re: H&R .38 Hammerless. Date of birth?

Jim,

Thank you so much. You're always such a big help. I can't wait to get the H&R book when it's available so I can stop bugging you :)
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-31-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By Twaits
H&R .38 Hammerless. Date of birth?

Hi all, I'm looking for the date of birth of an H&R. Sorry I can't post the pictures. My photobucket link says "*********" ( the auction site) and apparently that is a banned word here.

It is a...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-17-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By Twaits
Re: Please help date my H&R topbreak

Jim,

Thanks so much for the info. Yes the gun is blue and appears to be factory original.

If you don't mind I have 3 other H&Rs I would love to have dated. But if it's a hassle you can totally...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-17-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By Twaits
Re: Please help date my H&R topbreak

Hi Jim! Here is a photo of the top rib. Thanks!!

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv236/twaits/GB%20Guns/IMG_1080.jpg
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-17-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By Twaits
Please help date my H&R topbreak

Hi All, since Bill Goforths book on H&Rs isn't out yet I was hoping someone could help me date one I have. This is a .32.
Thanks!
...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-13-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,459
Posted By Twaits
Re: Help on value of Colt 1877 Thunderer

The Coltforum is real easy to join and free. Great easy going people over there. Sorry, I've just got too much on my plate right now to post the question and pics which I would have to download in my...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-13-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,459
Posted By Twaits
Re: Help on value of Colt 1877 Thunderer

Interesting gun. I don't know if I've ever seen a Thunderer or Lightning with a squareback gripframe. I don't believe it to be original.
You might want to also try posting this question at...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-11-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
Posted By Twaits
Re: U.S. Revolver .32 S&W

I just checked Bill Goforths Iver Johnson book. That serial number dates it to 1912.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-09-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,549
Posted By Twaits
Re: Bill Goforth's H&R Book

Jim,

Thanks so much for the update. I can't wait to buy the book.
Bill was a great guy and helped me with my IJ questions so many times. When I saw th IJ book at a gun show a couple weeks ago I...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-07-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By Twaits
Re: Top break hammerless 32 revolver

Mine is a worn out mess. It functions but like most of these it doesn't really have a positive lock. I just replaced a trigger return spring on a US revolver (made my Iver Johnson). It's just a...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-06-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By Twaits
Re: Top break hammerless 32 revolver

That triggerguard is drastically bent. Looks like the trigger return spring is broken but I don't think the trigger will be able to return to the normal position with the triggerguard that bent. The...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 05-06-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,549
Posted By Twaits
Bill Goforth's H&R Book

I was fortunate to pick up the late great Bill Goforth's Iver Johnson book at a gunshow last weekend. I know he was working on a book on H&R before he passed away. Does anyone know if this book will...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-15-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,859
Posted By Twaits
Re: .38 Special Black powder ammo

Here's a picture of mine:

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv236/twaits/IMGP4117.jpg
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 02-14-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,859
Posted By Twaits
Re: .38 Special Black powder ammo

Thats a really nice Merwin. I personally wouldn't shoot it at all.
I don't know if anyone currently makes black powder loaded .38 S&W ammo. You might have to load it yourself if you insist on...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 01-01-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,730
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson used to assassinate Mckinley

Thanks Bill! I was hoping you would comment! I think you are probably right. It would be easy to mistake a "4" for an "A".
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 12-31-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,730
Posted By Twaits
Iver Johnson used to assassinate Mckinley

Where is this gun today? What is the serial number?
So far this is the only picture I've found and I'm not 100% sure this is the actual gun:
...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-27-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,457
Posted By Twaits
Re: Forehand & Wadsworth Terror Pistol

If it is in as good a condition as you say it will probably be worth more than the $75-$200 mentioned above. These old "suicide specials" are gaining collector value. The Hopkins and Allen and...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-27-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,480
Posted By Twaits
Re: COLT ACP .38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS PISTOL

If it looks like this it's a 1903 Pocket hammer and if it is it was made in 1927 with that serial number. If the slide and barrel are longer its either a Military or Sporting model of 1900 or 1902....
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-23-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 814
Posted By Twaits
Taurus M82 .38spl 3 inch nickel. NIB

I just won this Taurus in an auction. The S&W was the gun I was after so I want to sell the Taurus. I know nothing about them. I have seen a couple of auction listings that have called the 3 inch a...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-16-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By Twaits
Nazi Galesi?

I picked this up in trade at a gunshow today. I traded for it so I have only about $100 into it. I thought I'd roll the dice on this one since I don't know too much about Nazi stuff. I'm now pretty...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-17-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,051
Posted By Twaits
Re: Colt SAA Gen 1

PLEASE join: www.coltforum.com and post this amazing gun.

The guys over there will DROOL over this gun. Also, all of the best online Colt experts are over there and will give you really excellent...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-16-2009, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Twaits
Re: S & W 357 stainless revolver

You might want to post it on the S&W forum:

www.smith-wessonforum.com
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-15-2009, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By Twaits
Re: Another Ivler Johnson

That 4 on the triggerguard is a little strange. I've seen the serial numbers on the triggerguards before, but it looks like they started to stamp it there but didn't finish it. I'm sure Bill Goforth...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-14-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By Twaits
Re: Old Flintlock Pistol

Here's an ad from a reproduction of a 1902 Sears and Roebuck catalog.
The pistol on the page looks exactly like this one. I think my Grandfather got it from Bannermans but perhaps Sears got some...
Forum: Knives & Edged Items 10-14-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,000
Posted By Twaits
Re: Boarding cutlass?

I posted the Flintlock with more pictures here:

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=68575

Hoping someone out there can tell me more about it as well.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-14-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By Twaits
Re: Old Flintlock Pistol

Hi Danny,

I posted the cutlass seprately on this thread:

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=68576

All the markings are visible in those photos. The sword dates
in the 1840s so...
Forum: Knives & Edged Items 10-13-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,000
Posted By Twaits
Boarding cutlass?

This is an old sword that has been in my family for many years. Any info would be appreciated:

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv236/twaits/IMGP4147.jpg
...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-13-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By Twaits
Old Flintlock Pistol

Anyone have any idea what this gun is? My grandfather bought it from Bannermans about 1000 years ago. I've seen the same pistol advertized in a reproduction Sears catalog from 1902:
...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-04-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By Twaits
Re: Colt New Frontier 44-40

You should also join www.coltforum.com
Most of the top Colt experts are on that forum.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-04-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By Twaits
Re: Model 10 identification

I'd suggest also joining www.smith-wessonforum.com
Great experts on there on anything S&W
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-01-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson Question

Its called Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish. Its a paste
http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05100-05101.html
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-28-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By Twaits
Iver Johnson cleaned up

Here's my Iver Johnson after scraping off the rusty parts and cleaning it up with Mother's. I think it came out pretty decent. Looks better in real life than these pics:
...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 07-28-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,589
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson Murder gun

The guy I wrote to researched the entire US. He said not one Zullo was ever executed in the US.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 07-27-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,589
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson Murder gun

Well I was put in contact with a guy that researched Joseph Zullo and it turns out no Zullo was ever executed by the state of New York or by the Federal prison system. Looks like the story is a hoax...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-25-2009, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson first model .32

I wish I could make it to a Houston gun show. I bet they are amazing. Our gun shows here in Maine are pretty small. The best one is in Biddeford every April. That seems to be the only one where...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-23-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson first model .32

Yes it does Bill, and thank you once again.
I really need to buy you a drink. I think we all do :)

-Erik
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 07-23-2009, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,419
Posted By Twaits
Re: Single shot percussion pistol identification

This is a Classic Arms pistol. They have been making these since the '70s
maybe '60s. You can still buy the kits through Dixie Gun Works to build them.
I had two of their pepperbox pistols when I...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-22-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 845
Posted By Twaits
Re: Two H&Rs looking for DOM

Thanks so much Bill!
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-22-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson first model .32

Thanks Bill,

The only thing that is different with mine compared to your description is the serial number location. This one has no serial number under the left grip. It is only on the butt. And...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-21-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By Twaits
Iver Johnson first model .32

I also have this first model IJ .32

I'm not sure what the serial number is supposed to be, It's palendromic and is also the same upside down. Its 69096 or 96069.
I bought it probably 8 years ago...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-21-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 845
Posted By Twaits
Two H&Rs looking for DOM

Hi all. I just wanted to post a couple of H&Rs here. Hoping Bill can give me a date of manufacture on them:

On Top: .32S&W long 6 shot. Marked "Autoejecting 32 S.&W. ctge" serial number 143241
...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 07-17-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,374
Posted By Twaits
Re: .44 Cal "American Bulldog"

Thanks for the info Bill. I paid $130 for this one a couple years back I think.
I know it probably doesn't have much value being refinished with some suspect parts.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 07-16-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,374
Posted By Twaits
.44 Cal "American Bulldog"

I have a .44 "American Bulldog" in .44 Caliber. The only markings are "American Bulldog" on the top strap and the serial number 1187 under the left grip. The grips have the face of a dog where the...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 07-16-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,589
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson Murder gun

45Auto, I couldn't get any closer with the camera but there is a distinct groove right behind the rear of the barrel on the inside of the topstrap.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-16-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,942
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson .32 Questions

Nice Iver snubnose. Looks a lot like my US revolver in .32
These were also made by Iver Johnson. Bill can correct me if I'm wrong
but these US revolvers I think were made to use up older black...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 07-16-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,423
Posted By Twaits
Re: 1902 Sears & Roebuck Advertisement

I believe one of the ones I saw for sale online was blue.
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 07-16-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,589
Posted By Twaits
Re: Iver Johnson Murder gun

Oh ok. Thanks!
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