Antique Pistols (Firearms)

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  1. Brandon Spiteri

    Brandon Spiteri New Member

    Can you give me some advice regarding these firearms please?

    The first example, I have never seen something similar and cannot tell if it's a genuine antique or someone's back-garden project to create a pistol. It measures around 30cm in barrel length. No missing parts. Although I could not figure out the trigger mechanism works (seems like some type of internal trigger).

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    The second and third pistols looks like they are oriental type (percussion) but again, cannot tell if they are antiques. All mechanism including triggers seem to work. 104539445_302430014495211_8026319290786424974_n.jpg

    Can you please advice if any of these are genuine antiques and what would a fair market price be?

    Thank you,
    Brandon.
     
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  2. Miscstuff

    Miscstuff Sometimesgetsitright

    Those who will know will need to see close ups of all the markings on the barrels and stocks.
     
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  3. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    First one isn’t a firearm imo, some sort of shop project or other device resembling a firearm. Needs close examination.

    other 2 appear to be antique firearms in rough shape, if someone offers you $100. For the lot, don’t wait too long.
     
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    The first one looks steampunk to me... a cosplay prop.
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    i agree.......that's not going to fire anything! :hilarious:
     
  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    the 2nd looks like this mid 1800's percussion pistol....or a copy of....missing parts..
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    the inlay on the 3rd.....looks pacific island.....but i can't see enuf to off a better location or it it's a viable hand gun.
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    run them by an auction house dealing in guns............
     
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  9. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    looks legit, I can’t see anything missing. Probably Belgian but as others said, gotta inspect proofs.
     
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  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    the rod ??
     
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  11. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    3D82EDD5-F6E1-40AB-805A-34542A335915.jpeg Looks like some marks here?
     
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  12. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Fergit my comment I thought #6’s pic was one we were supposed to look at.
     
  13. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    The top one looks like first hand stories I heard of home made Philippine arms.Likely more dangerous to the holder.
     
  14. Mixdenny

    Mixdenny Active Member

    Ian at Forgotten Weapons would love to see the first one. He has seen more odd guns then anyone on Earth. Here is one of his videos:

    Here is his email address: admin@forgottenweapons.com
     
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  15. Brandon Spiteri

    Brandon Spiteri New Member

    After doing some research, one of the pistols (top right one from 2nd picture) looks like a duelling pistol. Ramrod was integrated in handle (see bottom spiral at handle). Re the first exhibit, I'm really not sure, looks like a home-made project to me but cannot tell if it's some kind of forgotten weapon.
     
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  16. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Ramrod was integrated in handle
    sorry, not seeing that....perhaps better pics are needed..
     
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