Tuesday, April 24, 2012

This Old Gun

This pretty piece belongs to my good friend, ShooterSteve. I thought you nice men and lovely women would like to try and identify its make and caliber.


Above, the small handgun used for size comparison only.




Above, look closely at the hammer. See the pin.



The first person to identify the pistol gets one big 'attagirl' or 'attaboy.'

Have fun.

Stephen
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25 comments:

  1. agirlandhergunApril 24, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I have no clue, but she's purrtty. Looking forward to finding out.

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    1. StephenApril 24, 2012 at 5:17 PM

      Isn't she. I wait with you...thanks, Pretty Girl.

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  2. Rev. PaulApril 24, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    It's a looker, whatever it is, and seems Peacemaker-esque - but I don't know, either.

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  3. OdysseusApril 24, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    .44 rimfire? The hammer/pin looks like my 22lr revolver but the loading gate photo shows that's not what it is.

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    1. StephenApril 24, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      No, but a good guess, my friend. Thank you.

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  4. russell1200April 24, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Based on Odysseus' guess, Heritage has a Rough Rider .22Lr that is supposed to look like the SA Army.

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    1. StephenApril 24, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      Russell, wrong caliber. But thanks for playing along with us.

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  5. JoeApril 24, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Herbert Schmidt Ostheim, german single action pistol? My Grandpa had one a long time ago, it was a .22lr I think.

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    1. StephenApril 24, 2012 at 5:19 PM

      Joe, you're half right. Still need a brand name and caliber. As you well know, the German's made handgun for many different 'stores.' Not a .22.

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    2. JoeApril 24, 2012 at 7:20 PM

      Hawes .357 or .45 colt, Grandpa said he bought his at Sears.

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    3. StephenApril 24, 2012 at 8:22 PM

      Joe, warmer. Correct caliber between the two.

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  6. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    H&R 22?

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    1. StephenApril 24, 2012 at 5:20 PM

      Sorry, WildChildT. But thank you for playing.

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  7. Warlock SundanceApril 24, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Uberti .357 magnum

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    1. StephenApril 24, 2012 at 8:21 PM

      Warlock, you are very close. Big hint, think old well established sporting goods store. They once upon a time mailed catalogs. Out of business for many years. Thanks, my friend.

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  8. Monsoon MatriarchApril 24, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    .44 Magnum?

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    1. StephenApril 25, 2012 at 12:07 PM

      Sorry, Monsoon, but great guess. Nice to have you visit. Don't be a stranger. Thanks.

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  9. Monsoon MatriarchApril 24, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Oh, sorry, Smith and Wesson.

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  10. Dean CarderApril 25, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I beleive it's a Herter's .357 Cattleman

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    1. StephenApril 25, 2012 at 12:07 PM

      Dean, You Win. Attaboy. Thanks.

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    2. Dean CarderApril 26, 2012 at 10:45 AM

      Thanks Stephen. Racked my brain for a while and then you mentioned the catalog. My father in law and one of his buddies both had one.

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    3. StephenApril 26, 2012 at 12:33 PM

      I knew someone would pick up on the hints...well done, Dean.

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  11. russell1200April 26, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I think I am going to change tactics and start naming random defunct navel oridnance. My odds will improve.

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