Oldest Gun vs You

[Colt556]

Not entirely sure. I've tried not to handle it too much. But I also don't know what to look for. I don't believe I've seen a US stamp on it though. Those pictures were sent to me by my dad this past summer. I may take a closer look and see what I can find. I know I've found the serial numbers. Guessing we could find out exactly what it is from that? Or at least manufacturing date?

Also the holster shown in the photo was made from a Japanese Briefcase. Guessing by my grandpa.

Usually marked "US Property" under the barrel and "US ARMY Mod 1917" on butt by the lanyard loop. I have one in original blue and one rearsenaled and parkerized in WWII. The 45ACP uses half moon clips while the New Service in 45 Colt loads like any other revolver.

 

[woody24]

Usually marked "US Property" under the barrel and "US ARMY Mod 1917" on butt by the lanyard loop. I have one in original blue and one rearsenaled and parkerized in WWII. The 45ACP uses half moon clips while the New Service in 45 Colt loads like any other revolver.

I do have a few half-moon clips. I do know that. And about 5 un-opened boxes of government issued 45 ammo

 

[Colt556]

I do have a few half-moon clips. I do know that. And about 5 un-opened boxes of government issued 45 ammo

 

[Tim Enyeart]

My oldest is a Mosin made in 1943 which is 10 years older than I. Would love to have the guns of my youth.

 

[seldon14]

I've got a black powder double barrel shotgun that I believe is pre 1900, a Mosin Nagant from 1924 I think, and a Ross Rifle Cadet that's from somewhere around 1912 best as I can tell. That puts my oldest at ~84 years before I was born.

 

[K_W]

I'm 1984, and my oldest is 1939.

 

[aaron580]

Im 1992 and ive got an 1897 Mosin Nagant

 

[VN Vet]

My oldest pistol used to be a 1915 P08 German Luger. I lost it to Heine Mauser in a poker game while we were in Las Vegas at the 2010 Shot Show. He's the great grandson of the Man whose name is on the pistol. Or so I was told. Cool Beans, ain't it.

 

[spencer rifle]

My oldest is an 1862 Sharps & Hankins carbine in No. 56 Spencer rimfire.

Next is an 1863 Spencer rifle, same caliber.

Both somewhat older than me.

 

[D.T.O.M.]

I am from 71 and I have a few that out date meModel 97 winchester from 1908
S&W model 1917 from 1919
An old double barrlel black power
From the mid 1800s

 

[Bigtanker]

1920's (as far as i know) Belgium side by side 12 gauge w/ external hammers. 50+ years difference.

 

[elaw555]

Me...1980

Arisaka Type 38 Carbine, made in Tokyo...1933

 

[Win1300]

Harpers Ferry Pictures

Model 1816 Flint Lock Musket, Harpers Ferry.

Dated 1820.

.69 Caliber

Was sawed off some time ago.. Still a cool piece to look at!

163 years older than me.

TTIWWOP!!

Update to mine since he wanted pictures.

This is the muzzle compared to a 12 gauge shell:

 

[BudS]

I guess I am the only one that doesn't own a gun older than I am. I still have my first rifle, a marlin model 60 I got when I was 10.

My first rifle as well! I wonder how many folks started out with this rifle?

 

[BuddieReigns]

Model 1816 Flint Lock Musket, Harpers Ferry.

John Brown R.I.P.

 

[jburris]

Im from '82 my oldest gun is a zulu 12ga breech load shotgun. that started out as a 1857 french musket. and still shoots great.

 

[BogWalker]

Me- 1996

Oldest- 1896 or so

So a hundred years difference. Amazing how long rifles will last when taken care of. I bet you somewhere in the world somebody is firing an arquebus.

 

[baldguy637]

My oldest is a Remington Model 41A Targetmaster my grandfather gave me in 1995. He bought the gun new in 1936, between the two of us it has taken many small game.

I was born in 1982, so it's 46 years older than me.

 

[MbMinx]

I am vintage 1970.
My oldest is an unidentified Rigby shotgun, dating from approximately 1860-1890. Next oldest is a Savage 99 from 1920-something (I think). I suspect that a few others are older than I am as well.

 

[red_zr24x4]

1942 Springfield M1 Garand, Me 1968