Oldest C&R gun on BS.com?

[Pale Horse]

Just wondering if anyone had anything older than this one. 1896 dated Tula M91, still has the eagles, along with some pretty rare Finnish markings. They only used the "puolustuslaitos" mark for about 2 weeks in 1942.

 

[larm]

your m91 got my oldest m91 by 5 years also yours is in way better condition....heres my oldest rifle a 1892 marlyn saftey.

 

[dzelenka]

I have an 1873 dated 1873 Trapdoor Springfield in working condition (not that I have fired it in 30 years). I will dig it out for a picture someday.

 

[Akajun]

double barrel flintlock shotgun, 14ga made in france sometiime in the 1830's

 

[dzelenka]

double barrel flintlock shotgun, 14ga made in france sometiime in the 1830's

Does it work? i.e. can you go fire it today if you wanted to?

 

[Nomad.2nd]

If we are counting just functional guns (I've got a Frontstuffer shotgun I need to refinish and repair)
My 91 is also a 1896, My Colt SAA is from the 3rd year of production (Wasn't that 1876?)
And I have not yet dated my S&W #3.

The first 2 are shooters, (Not shooters, but they shoot... I've fired 25 rounds through the SAA)

the #3 seems to be functional, but I have no interest in it and will be selling it.

 

[MALIBU12]

I have a wall hanger ... Model 1869/71 Vetterli.

 

[Pale Horse]

As much as I like the rifle, I may end up selling it if things don't get better at work soon.

 

[csbutton]

Model 1808 Flintlock

...the first "official" weapon of the US Armed Forces. This one was made around 1812 and is completely functional and could be fired safely.

 

[Akajun]

Does it work? i.e. can you go fire it today if you wanted to?

Probably so, Its in very good condition. However I will not fire it, its just too old and too fine to risk it.

 

[jimdana1942]

My father-in-law has an old wooden cane with a 410 shotgun built in to it. It's pretty old but probably not real old. Sure would like to have it.

 

[Witness]

My father-in-law has an old wooden cane with a 410 shotgun built in to it. It's pretty old but probably not real old. Sure would like to have it.

sounds like that might need a stamp

 

[dzelenka]

...the first "official" weapon of the US Armed Forces. This one was made around 1812 and is completely functional and could be fired safely.

Now that is what I call C&R. Very nice. I think there is a Mississippi Rifle laying around at my dad's house, but I am pretty sure it doesn't fire. It may be earlier than that. Been a long time since i have seen it.

 

[Snookie]

Aces over 8's

Remington Model 95 Over and Under Type Three Made from 1881-1911 derringer is in 41 Rimfire cal. Make me an offer!

 

[JustinR]

As much as I like the rifle, I may end up selling it if things don't get better at work soon.

I officially call first dibs on this as of right now, should you indeed decide to sell it

 

[Richard in LA]

I have a wall hanger ... Model 1869/71 Vetterli.

Me too. I recently acquired a box of ammo for it, but have no intentions of trying to fire it.

 

[gbundersea]

Remington Model 95 Over and Under Type Three Made from 1881-1911 derringer is in 41 Rimfire cal. Make me an offer!

Nice gun! I have 1 round of .41 rimfire ammo as described here. Not selling it though due to sentimental value.

 

[Snookie]

WOW

Wow didn't know about the ammo thing!
If you go back and look at the picture again you'll see the cornor of the box of ammo I have for it! I'll try and take a picture of it and post tonight!
Snookie

 

[sgt z]

I have a 1776 Flintlock. Missing lock. .69 i think (greatly reduces the value). Post some pics when I can. It may be French, not sure.

 

[Specularius]

I have an 1873 Trapdoor Carbine and an 1898 LC Smith Pigeon Grade. Both are shooters.