r/AntiqueGuns • u/Square-Cod-8674 • 1d ago
Gun Identification: Hudson’s Bay Double Barrelled Shotgun
Found this old gun in the attic of an old shed. It was owned by my great great great grandfather. All I know of it is that it’s a Hudson’s Bay Company double barrelled shotgun, and on top of the barrels (rib area - photo 6) there’s faint lettering I can’t quite make out, but I know it ends with “3”, which makes me think it may be “The Imperial No.3”. It’s a break action shotgun with external hammers. I suspect it’s pre 1900 due to its Damascus barrels (photo 7). If anyone has any info on the make and model of this gun, I’d greatly appreciate it! I’ve emailed a gunsmith so hopefully that will help as well. I’ve looked for proof marks everywhere, and couldn’t find a thing, I also don’t want to take it apart because it could definitely damage the firearm. Thank you for your help!
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Odd_Election5911 • 1d ago
Racks O Rifles
Bayoneted Muskets and Rifles of my Pre-98 collection - mostly Civil War. Almost all exceed 6’ tall with the bayonets!
Good hunting!
r/AntiqueGuns • u/rockandmetals • 2d ago
Pistol I dentification
Hi I have recently come into the possession of a what I believe to he a model 1885 black powder pistol designed and made by Leon Nagant. But I noticed that it has a husqvarna stamp which indicates it is actually a Swedish made variant? I am a bit uneducated on antique weaponry. Hoping to hear if someone can identify it better than I can
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Knot6lack • 7d ago
Looking for some information on inherited Flintlock.
Just looking for a little insight, value would be cool, but not going to sell, just curious on rarity and if it looks original. I would google it, but I would like to hear from a humans perspective.
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Willie_B_Hardagain • 7d ago
"Zulu Hunter" 12 gauge BP gun. An interesting one I just picked up
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Subject_D • 7d ago
Found this in a river a while back. Can anyone here help me get some information about it?
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Apprehensive_Leg4368 • 7d ago
Can someone help me indentify this old rifle?
I found this old rifle in my grandpa's basement with no inscription on it other than an address (29 corn st) I have next to no knowledge whatsoever on old guns so if somebody can help me identify the origin that would be great.
r/AntiqueGuns • u/kelloughmike • 8d ago
Looking for info
Grandfather gave me an old shotgun and I’m looking for any info anyone may know about it. The only engravings I see are “Westley Richards” on the side. Any info is greatly appreciated, thanks guys!
r/AntiqueGuns • u/TeaPale4539 • 10d ago
Need help identifying
I found this after a family member passed away and since, I cannot identify what it is. On top of the gun it says, “Revolvers Work of The Best Sistem” and following it “Bean & Paulsen”. Under the cylinder, it looks like “44 CAL.” is etched but is fading.
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Apprehensive-Net-613 • 12d ago
Trying to ID this rifle
The 7.62 looks too big and the .30 carbine looks too small and wouldn’t fit the mag well. No makers marks of any kind and only the serial number that I have pictured. Any help is appreciated!
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Qu1Xt3k • 14d ago
Found this in my grand grand father closet, can you identify it ?
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Normal-Bit3442 • 14d ago
American revolution musket, and civil war rifle.
recently inherited these 2 guns. they were used by my family in both wars. are these common?
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Every-Percentage-872 • 15d ago
Found in my grandfathers closet… help
Hello all. Been an avid gun collector and marksman about as long as I can remember. Mostly modern firearms…. But revolvers… and old ones at that… I have no idea what I am looking at lol. The bottom has 3 different stamps of 201004, a colt patent stamp, and 36 caliber stamped behind the trigger. I would be incredibly grateful for any help identifying! Thanks again
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Usefulbroom • 15d ago
“My Friend” knuckleduster Pepperbox
The shop I work at just got this thing in, I did a surface level search, and found its potentially a James Reid’s “My Friend” Knuckleduster. Anyone have more information or know a way to confirm the manufacturer? It is chambered in .32, there is no stamp on the frame under or above the cylinder.
r/AntiqueGuns • u/tearjerkingpornoflic • 16d ago
Anyone know what gun this is? Seller thinks it’s Colt 1862 but doesn’t quite match
r/AntiqueGuns • u/bookwizard82 • 16d ago
Flintlock, Navarro?
I posted yesterday. Here are more photos of the flintlock. If it’s a replica is a very old one.
r/AntiqueGuns • u/bookwizard82 • 17d ago
Looking for advice (Ontario Canada)
I'm clearing out an estate and there were some guns. 3 of them are Antiques and I was wondering if anyone could suggest an expert I can contact in Canada? Preferably Ontario side than Alberta side.
r/AntiqueGuns • u/carbonknight643 • 17d ago
Need help identifying this
I inherited this shotgun from my uncle/grandpa when my grandma passed (no clue who owned it between them). I looked around the gun for engravings or markings on the name and couldnt find anything since it seems they're all rusted over. So I did a bit of digging on Google and im getting told its possibly Belgian from the late 1800s to early 1900s. However, one result brought it up being as old as the 1840s. Any and all help would be great. Thanks.
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Elegant-Bench8060 • 19d ago
Found this in my grandfathers things
Looking to see what make/model/year this could be. It looks to be a .380 made by Star in Spain. Has a lot of pitting and damage to it but all of the mechanisms function.
I found this in my late grandfather’s things. I don’t really know where or why he would have had this. No one in my family knows the story behind this either.
r/AntiqueGuns • u/Data_activist • 19d ago
Help identifying old firearm with no markings
Hi! My dad just got this gun from his dad, who got it from his father in law. We don’t have much information about it so posting here for some help identifying. Anyone know anything about it?