What's the oldest gun you own ?
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mgkdrgn
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A "set" of Mosin Nagant 91/30 "Ex-Dragoons" from 1925. One from IZ, one from TULA arsenal. Still shoot mighty fine!
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I have a Hopkins & Allen SA revolver from the later 1880's, and 'U.S.' DA revolver from the early 1890's.
I forget the exact dates, but they are both so old the ATF doesn't consider them to be firearms.
I forget the exact dates, but they are both so old the ATF doesn't consider them to be firearms.
NAVY SEABEE 303
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1900 Model 97 16 GA Shotgun passed down from granddad to dad to me and I will never get rid of it.
ElPasoCounty
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I have a M1917 P17 Enfield made by Winchester...The barrel has a stamp in it near the front sight post...An Ordnance Bomb over the date which is 8-17...
My grandfather picked it up in Anchorage from a sporting goods store in the 60s. The ears for the rear sight were removed and a Williams Peep site was installed. The gaurds on the front site were removed and a round hood welded over the top...
I picked it up in 1999 after serving my 2nd tour in Germany. He asked me what I wanted when he passed on and I told him it was his '06. I didnt know what it was except that it was Opa's rifle. They lived on the California Coast in between SF and Santa Cruz so it was covered in a surface rust. The stock was cracked too at some point.
I replaced the wood and removed the rust...had it blued...It shoots well enough to push a nerf football down range as far as you can see it...
Thanks for the rifle Opa.
My grandfather picked it up in Anchorage from a sporting goods store in the 60s. The ears for the rear sight were removed and a Williams Peep site was installed. The gaurds on the front site were removed and a round hood welded over the top...
I picked it up in 1999 after serving my 2nd tour in Germany. He asked me what I wanted when he passed on and I told him it was his '06. I didnt know what it was except that it was Opa's rifle. They lived on the California Coast in between SF and Santa Cruz so it was covered in a surface rust. The stock was cracked too at some point.
I replaced the wood and removed the rust...had it blued...It shoots well enough to push a nerf football down range as far as you can see it...
Thanks for the rifle Opa.
38sp4life
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My oldest gun is a Llama 22 l.r. revolver 6 shot with a 6 inch vented rib barrel and was made in 1948. And shoots like a dream.
Mr.357Sig
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My grandfather gave me his Stevens Model 311-A side-by-side 12-guage shotgun. No idea when it was manufactured, but it's my oldest gun.
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El Chivato
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My ancestors Flintlock. It has been passed down from father to son. Lancaster county Pennsylvania long rifle. Still has "grease" in the stock. It has been in the family since before the Revolution.
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oldest gun
1893 Nagent, 1894 Krag, 1906 6.5 Carcano, 1909 Savage 1899 in 25-35, 1924 Ithaca Flues 12 gauge. And the most valuable- the unknown year Ithica model 37 my father gave to a 13 year old boy.
1893 Nagent, 1894 Krag, 1906 6.5 Carcano, 1909 Savage 1899 in 25-35, 1924 Ithaca Flues 12 gauge. And the most valuable- the unknown year Ithica model 37 my father gave to a 13 year old boy.
marv
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Single barrel wall hanger my Dad bought in 1911 when he was 18 YO. Don't know if he got it new or used.
Bull Nutria
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1-iver johnson bicycle works "Champion"20 ga choke bore single shot age ? According to Blue book these were made from 1909 to1956 don't have serial numbers. still shoots but it is OLD.
2-REM 22 single shot model 41 "Targetmaster" handed down by my uncle who is 85 now. he had it as a teenager. so 1941 or so
3-My grandpas Quail gun model 12 nickel steel-16ga cyl bore dates to late 1930's
4-my first shotgun when i was about 8, was a Fox Sterlingworth 20 ga Mod and Full, 1930 or 40s it is a philadelphia fox, too much drop in stock kicks like a mule! i shot lots of squirrels, rabbits, doves, snipe, and ducks with it until a got a 12ga. Model 12 Winchester when i was 15. My uncle purchased this very well used double for $12 from a friend, he had some repairs done to it for another $12, I couple of years later i was dry firing it and broke one of the firing pin parts and paid $18 to have it repaired. My uncle carved a walnut beavertail forend for it as it had a non matching splinter type forend when he bought it for me.
5-My first 22 , given to me used in about 1963 or so Stevens model 66C(tube magazine) ,it is my most accurate 22.
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2-REM 22 single shot model 41 "Targetmaster" handed down by my uncle who is 85 now. he had it as a teenager. so 1941 or so
3-My grandpas Quail gun model 12 nickel steel-16ga cyl bore dates to late 1930's
4-my first shotgun when i was about 8, was a Fox Sterlingworth 20 ga Mod and Full, 1930 or 40s it is a philadelphia fox, too much drop in stock kicks like a mule! i shot lots of squirrels, rabbits, doves, snipe, and ducks with it until a got a 12ga. Model 12 Winchester when i was 15. My uncle purchased this very well used double for $12 from a friend, he had some repairs done to it for another $12, I couple of years later i was dry firing it and broke one of the firing pin parts and paid $18 to have it repaired. My uncle carved a walnut beavertail forend for it as it had a non matching splinter type forend when he bought it for me.
5-My first 22 , given to me used in about 1963 or so Stevens model 66C(tube magazine) ,it is my most accurate 22.
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Grandpa gave me his early 1950's Remmy 16 gauge Model 11. 
It is the oldest one I have so far.
It is the oldest one I have so far.sterling180
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A 1917 Imperial German Luger P08,9mm.This is a Section 7.3 status pistol,held at Bisley.Not allowed to own it at home,as it uses non-obsolete ammo.
My oldest Section 1 firearm is a Springfield M1903, 30-06,made in 1938.
My oldest Section 1 firearm is a Springfield M1903, 30-06,made in 1938.
Grandthumb
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Winchester '73 made in1890.. 32-20. Fun to shoot!
It's not that old, but the oldest in my collection; a 4" SS Ruger Security Six from 1977. I bought it from the son of the original owner. When the father passed, the son liquidated his collection. I bought it and a 6" Taurus 66 for $500 together. The Taurus was post-1988.
This one isn't mine, but it's identical
The Ruger was stock, with Pachmayr grips. It rides in a Triple K Woodsman holster, a perfect fit. The Taurus also fits, since it has an open muzzle end. I painted the front sight, but have a Millet fiber replacement on the way now.
There's something comforting about a simple revolver
The Taurus had been worked over, with very little cylinder to barrel gap and a very light pull. It startled me the first time I fired it, but I was already a bit suspicious. It is amazing accurate for what it is. Too bad it only has the integrated front sight, but at least the rear is adjustable. I'm considering painting it's sights.
I felt that the son's lack of interest was reason enough for me to keep the pair together.
This one isn't mine, but it's identical
The Ruger was stock, with Pachmayr grips. It rides in a Triple K Woodsman holster, a perfect fit. The Taurus also fits, since it has an open muzzle end. I painted the front sight, but have a Millet fiber replacement on the way now.
There's something comforting about a simple revolver
The Taurus had been worked over, with very little cylinder to barrel gap and a very light pull. It startled me the first time I fired it, but I was already a bit suspicious. It is amazing accurate for what it is. Too bad it only has the integrated front sight, but at least the rear is adjustable. I'm considering painting it's sights.
I felt that the son's lack of interest was reason enough for me to keep the pair together.
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a remington p511 , july 1939, bought at a flea market $20.00
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