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No Stamp??? Anyone know what this is?
theyrmyrights
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I need some help with this one. I own many different pieces and collectors items. Recently I came across this unique little weapon and it has absolutely no marks, no stamps of any sort no numbers or initials. I initially thought I would be able to find some info on it online and thought perhaps it was even made with a kit. I have searched and searched and haven't been able to find anything even remotely similar. I can tell you that this particular item came out of a house built in the very early 1900s, not that that means anything. Anyone here recognize this or anything about it? Please let me know, I'd appreciate it.
Anne
Anne
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My "guess" is its a one of a kind homemade gun.
Got a drill set? Put drills into the front of the barrel back end first until you find a drill that most closely fits. Tell us the drill size (stamped very small onto the side of the drill). We'll get the approximate caliber size that way.
Positive identification will be difficult at best, however. Rgds, Joe
Joe, I did as you asked me, thanks for those specific instructions, although I'm quite familiar with how to read the size of a drill bit[;)]...suppose that's my fault though I should I have given you this information already[8)]...
There is no mark of any kind on the frame or on the wooden grips. The inside of the barrel is a rifling twist right 5 twist, and the size of the drill bit was 7/32.
My initial impression was that this was made with a kit and I can't seem to find anything about this anywhere so I was hoping someone here might have an idea.
Thanks in advance...Anne
The caliber is .22. Lots of spur trigger, "tip-up" single shot .22s shown in Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms, but no folding trigger ones.
Looks like a "manufactured" not "homemade" gun to me.
As a best guess, I'd say it's probably a French or Belgian "Parlor Pistol".
The lighter is a Bic, or a Bic copy. [:D][:D][:D]
The lighter is a Bic, or a Bic copy. [:D][:D][:D]
Thanks so much Xracer, I have been trying to identify that lighter for weeks [8D] now if I could only find a buyer for such a pricey piece [:D]
I knew from the start that this is/was a 22 but since I couldn't find any sort of marking I assumed it was home/handmade. Still searching and hopeful though...[:)]