Your oldest firearm?

[boozoo]

I can't say I really get into pre-'98 antiques much, but I do have a Remington Model 1858 original (actually part of a pair. Dad has the other one). Not sure precisely when it was made, though.

The oldest "shooter" is this one:

 

[indy1919a4]

The original breech block is rimfire and shot the same round as the Sharps & Hankins - No. 56 Spencer. Since I still wanted to shoot this and use it for reenactments, I got a centerfire block from S&S. The blanks used for reenactments are resized and modified 32 gauge shotgun shells with 40 grains black powder. The live rounds are cut-down 50-70 Government cases with cast lead bullets.

Mucho thanks for that info,.. That turned out a cooler answer then I was hoping for.. Why are the blanks different then the life rounds.. Would seema cut down 50-70 with no bullet would make a good blank??? Is it because the nose is rounded on the shotgun shells??? Would you have a photo??

I ask this as a guy who has been looking at getting a spencer.. Have you ever shot one of the later clones??? How does it compare to the original...???

 

[LARGrizzly]

1901 American Eagle Luger, 1915 military Colt 1911, 1883 45-70 Trapdoor, Model 1873 Winchester 32-20 made in 1897.

 

[spaniel]

A percussion gun that has been in the family since at least 1867 (I have the belt from the Canadian Militia uniform to prove that). Probably much longer; historians tell me the barrel may be from a pre-1800 converted flintlock.

 

[mugable]

I have a Stevens Model 87a that I believe dates back to the 1940s. It was my grandfather's rifle and then my father's. Now it's mine!

 

[Birds Away]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lemmitt]

Got an old British shotgun from late 19th century and an LC Smith from about 1920

 

[nascarfantoo]

I have an old muzzle loader that was passed down several generations. Don't know any particulars because I can't find any distiquishable markings. The ram rod is wood and looks to be hand carved. Percussion cap firing mechanism. It was mounted on our family room wall for years until wife needed to redecorate. This thread made me think that I need to get it out and do some research, as soon as I get home from visiting family today.

 

[cl4p-tp]

1943 Husqvarna M38

 

[Notavictim646]

Colt 1917 USGI M1911

 

[Atkinson]

1895 mauser i got from an old friend, shots great

 

[warthog]

I have a firearm from the 1800's. I have a couple of Makarovs born un the same month and year I was too. The really old ones are still in good, fireable shape, the trick is finding the ammo that is loaded with BP so you don't blow the crap outta them. I have cases and bullets and sometimes I load a few up for fun but most of the time I just keep it in good shape for the next generation.

 

[USA#1]

Oldest I have is a 1944 Walther P38.

 

[Jmak]

Winchester 38WCF 1892 made in 1892.

 

[Hookeye]

My oldest now is a '67 Ruger 10/22 dsp (2 years older than my Python).

 

[Dundee]

1959 Marlin 39A. Just refinished her. Dead accurate and my favorite!

 

[Expat]

ML from about 1860's.
06 Winchester made in the 1920's.
03 Springfield made in the 1920's.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Winchester 1890 22LR 2nd Model Pump Rifle, built 1904 or 1906. ( I looked it up once, but have slept since then)