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Recently acquired this (what i believe to be) percussion lock pistol from my grandfather but unfortunately he was unable to remember who/where it came from. I cannot find any makers marks on it and its good condition leads me to believe it may be a kit gun. I know pretty much nothing about guns...

Hello, I picked this Model 1900 (Possibly Iver Johnson) Revolver up a few days ago from a parts bin at a Flea Market and wanted to get some advice on it, like more details about it and if all the important parts that should be there are there. I planned on maybe trying to restore it and use it...

Hey there, just picked this Iver Johnson Top Break revovler the other day for $50 and I need help identifying what the exact model is. This is mostly just a neat curio to me, and I don't have any intention of trying to acquire the ammo for it, but knowing if it can use modern cartridges or if it...

Dear Friends - I’m wondering if someone can identify and even value this smooth-bore musket. I include photos — you’ll notice the close-ups of the markings. I find nothing helpful there, so I turn to you professionals.

Hey guys, new to the forum and hoping this is the right place to post. I've got an old 16ga side by side shot gun that my dad left to me when he passed. He told tale it belonged to his mom's mom, my Great Grandma. That is the only thing I know about it. It's stamped "Montgomery Ward Co", my...

Hello everyone! I'd like to seek help in the identification of an old revolver. All I know about it is that it belonged to my great-grandfather. I know it most likely qualifies to the "junk" category... I don't want to sell it or anything, they mean only sentimental value to me (or anyone else...

Hello all, I have the opportunity to get one Luger P08 after one relative passed away. I don't have sufficient knowledge to find its history... Maybe you can help ? I found a kind of formulary to help you 😁 Toggle Inscription 42 Chamber Inscription 1940 Toggle Knob Type Smooth Dished...

I require assistance with identifying a rifle based off of a few photos. Grandma was cleaning out a deceased friend's possessions and found this rifle. Serial number consists of 4 digits in the 2300-2400 range. Exact will not be given for privacy reasons. ( ^ Top of bolt handle) ( ^...

Hello, I Have an old mauser that i believe to be Pre ww1, but i wanted some extra details if any can be provided, as i really want to know more about the history of this beauty. So far, what i have learned is (and please correct me if i'm wrong): that the barrel was forged at Schilling forge...

Hey guys, I just have three bolt action (I'm pretty sure bolt action) rifle barrels that I acquired from a neighbor's house. They have to be decently old, (Not antique old, but not new.) they were her brother's and he died a long time ago. I don't intend to keep them, I have no use for them but...

I'm new to the forums and I need help identifying what type of Weatherby Rifle we have. My wife inherited this rifle from her grandfather who was a WWII vet, not sure what difference that makes but I thought it might give some context. I've determined it is a 30-378 Weatherby Magnum, but I...

A friend at work gave me this shotgun. Someone gave it to him a long time ago and it's been sitting in his safe. He thinks it's a H&R but I can't find any markings in it.

Hello everyone i recently received this Walther p38 I was wondering if anyone knows when it was made and what it is worth I know absolutely nothing about this model of firearm thank you in advance!

all, I have in my possession a Radom VIS35 with the following marks, no pics right now because I am at work. slide: R0440 and an eagle with a 77 under it, then next to the pat. number what looks like an eagle with a swastika clutched in its feet. frame: F0096 , and eagle with 77, no...

Hey Yall, I recently inherited this H&R, top-break, 7-shot, .22 rim fire with a 5-inch barrel. I am trying to identify what year it was manufactured. The serial number 34 2X XX is on the bottom of the grip. Everything I've found on this forum suggests it is a Premier model (1905 - 1941)...

Going through my uncle's estate to catalog, and had a few of these walnut forends. This one is marked Colt, but I do not know. Had a recessed area that looks like for base metal of some sort. Any help would be appreciated as to what gun this would be for. Thanks.

I found this .50 caliber bullet on a mangrove island in the Everglades..very strange place to find something like this (possibly from drug smugglers) I was wondering if anyone knows what type of round this is and it’s age I have never seen one like this

Hello, new to TFF I Recently inherited a Iver Johnson revolver I know nothing about the year or model or what caliber it is hopefully someone has some info on this one the serial under the grip is H83662 I believe the holster is original but it is missing the snap if anyone could recommend where...

My Grandfather has severe Alzheimer’s. He has 5 guns he was given from his grandfather. My grandma decided it was time for me to get the guns and carry them on for the future. I tried talking to him and asking about the guns, he kind of sparked up but was still unable to remember anything...