Grandfather's Pistol - The Firearms Forum

Mikejx · 07-16-2006, 11:47 AM

This is a gun my grandfather had on his wall that I have possession of. Anyone have any information of what it might be and when it might be from? Any information would be appreciated.

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IShootBack · 07-16-2006, 11:58 AM

When I clicked on the photos, they were all the same pic.

henry0reilly · 07-16-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IShootBack

When I clicked on the photos, they were all the same pic.

That's easy enough to fix:

http://www.wesnertech.com/pistol_004.jpg

http://www.wesnertech.com/pistol_003.jpg

http://www.wesnertech.com/pistol_002.jpg

http://www.wesnertech.com/pistol_001.jpg

22WRF · 07-16-2006, 02:53 PM

It's a Philadelphia Derringer.
You will have to check it for proof marks to see where it was made

Proof Marks

Bill DeShivs · 07-16-2006, 04:02 PM

It's not even a real gun, much less a Philadelphia derringer.
Bill

southernshooter · 07-16-2006, 11:14 PM

Welcome Mikejx

Xracer · 07-17-2006, 07:48 AM

Hi Mikejx......welcome to TFF.

I think I have to agree with Bill.....your "gun" appears to be a "decorator" and not a real gun at all.

But.....does it have any markings or writing on it at all? Name, dates, address, proofmarks?

Mikejx · 07-17-2006, 10:53 AM

I have not been able to locate any markings, yet. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if it were a decorator item. He was a cheap bastard

Light Coat · 07-17-2006, 09:12 PM

If there is a screw in the end of the barrel and a wick under the hammer; it is about a $15-$20 cigarette lighter. If that is the case what appears to be a screw toward the rear of the gun is for flint.

07-16-2006, 11:47 AM	#1
Mikejx Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Grandfather's Pistol This is a gun my grandfather had on his wall that I have possession of. Anyone have any information of what it might be and when it might be from? Any information would be appreciated. Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 EDITED to fix URL's --> Last edited by Mikejx; 07-17-2006 at 06:43 AM.. Reason: URL correction

07-16-2006, 11:58 AM	#2
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,309	Re: Grandfather's Pistol When I clicked on the photos, they were all the same pic. __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3

07-16-2006, 02:53 PM	#4
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,270	Re: Grandfather's Pistol It's a Philadelphia Derringer. You will have to check it for proof marks to see where it was made Proof Marks __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

07-16-2006, 04:02 PM	#5
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,478	Re: Grandfather's Pistol It's not even a real gun, much less a Philadelphia derringer. Bill

07-16-2006, 11:14 PM	#6
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Grandfather's Pistol Welcome Mikejx __________________ Only you can see this

07-17-2006, 07:48 AM	#7
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Grandfather's Pistol Hi Mikejx......welcome to TFF. I think I have to agree with Bill.....your "gun" appears to be a "decorator" and not a real gun at all. But.....does it have any markings or writing on it at all? Name, dates, address, proofmarks?

07-17-2006, 10:53 AM	#8
Mikejx Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Grandfather's Pistol I have not been able to locate any markings, yet. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if it were a decorator item. He was a cheap bastard

07-17-2006, 09:12 PM	#9
Light Coat V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere, KS Posts: 466	Re: Grandfather's Pistol If there is a screw in the end of the barrel and a wick under the hammer; it is about a $15-$20 cigarette lighter. If that is the case what appears to be a screw toward the rear of the gun is for flint.