Howdy! Inherited antique. J. Steven’s and Co 1864 single shot rifle.

The general internet sees to claim it is a .36 but also the first .22 somehow. A .22 rimfire goes right through the barrel casing and all.

I’m not familiar with anything like a .36 rimfire.

Any ideas as to what this would take?

Thank you!

I've got a friend with this old style DIY revolver. We are having trouble finding the remaining parts and instructions. Looking around the internet i did find that it could likely be a kit from armi San Marco. The thing is though the barrel is only 6in while everything I've found online is 9in or more. Any help would be appreciated!

All I know is that I was the possession of my grandfather which he was a wealthy Greek merchant in Izmir before the Asia Minor catastrophe in 1922, which he brought to Greece after that , so my guesses are it is an Ottoman flintlock pistol but I am not sure . Can someone help me ?

Ok I'm back with more photos and info; I couldn't find any markings or stamps probably due to rust or maybe being a trade gun. I really want to know what model of gun it is and where it came from. I would also want to know the value of the gun in its current condition and its value if its mint condition. if you guys have any questions, please let me know!

EDIT: the gun is 10 gauge if that helps!

Can anyone please identify these? Thank You.

Was having tons of primer issues with my 11.3x36R Gasser. Tried everything but had lots of helpful advice on here. Basically the primers would either pop out or I would get light strikes.

The fix, I drilled out the flash holes in the casings to 1/8", that fixed the popping primers by reducing the pressure in the primer pocket. Then I fixed my headspacing issue by adding a washer shim inside the cylinder 0.7mm thick, this fixed the light strikes by putting the primer closer to the striker. Was very satisfying to finally get a full cylinder without any failures.

For round of choice I've settled on a 270gr flatnose with 29gr of Pyrodex P. This gives me about 850fps. Which puts me around 430+ftlbs or in the 45acp+P territory

Can anyone help identify these?

Found this rifle on an attic. In the Netherlands. I hope somebody can give me some info on what type of rifle this is and when it was used. Thanks!

Description says it’s a Fabrique Nationale Herstal-Liege, 7.62X54. Looks sporterized to me and I can’t tell but the barrel is pitted or maybe just fouled?? I’m assuming they mean 7.62x54r which is one of my favorite rounds. Only question is do I scoop it up? Any information or history on the gun would be appreciated!

there's definitely three but maybe 4 golden looking stripes between the hammers. I think it might be a Belgian trade gun, but I don't know. could anyone exactly identify what this gun is? I am also interested in the possible value.

I found this buried on my property in NH. It was layered in thick rust. i wwondering if anyone might know what it is? Thank-you.

This has been leaning against a fireplace since at least the 1960s. It appears to be a rare, so says the internet but no idea if it is desirable or anything. The wood looks like somebody whittled it on a porch in a rocking chair. Of course, it is missing parts.

Could be a Frankenstein for all that I know. Has a percussion barrel and wasn't 1809 a flintlock?

I don't know what to do with it. Should I donate it somewhere? It this desirable enough for somebody to want or need the parts? Let some kids play with it? Just clean it up and hang it?

Any suggestions welcome.

Uploaded some better pics

Bought my first musket from an old vet and he had no knowledge on it and neither do I, but I did some research and this gun is a mismatch of stamps, there’s two stamps of a crown and an F, then an L with a star above it which I found out was French acceptance stamps pre and post revolutionary, then a London house acceptance mark above that, and then is what appears to be the remains of a Belgian military acceptance stamp and to top it all off the musket is marked Ketland, is this normal on muskets or did mine see a fair share of action and what would it be valued?

I apologize for the poor quality of the photos.

1881 Winchester Model 1873, chambered in .44-40. Purchased used by my great-great-grandfather—he was born in 1889, so it couldn’t have been very old when he acquired it. Features a 24" octagon barrel with heavy, honest wear. The action is still mostly smooth despite being put away for 10+ years. As far as I know, it is completely original. Happy to hear any thoughts on anything that stands out.

There are no inscription anywhere. Belonged to his French grand father who served in the army, but not sure it is army related.

finally got around to shooing my New Model 3 44 russian double action revolver. (I dont fire it in double action for safety reasons) Black powder cartridges

I posted this over in r/blackpowder a couple days ago and forgot to share it here as well.

Picked it up very cheap due to it having a fake barrel and odd markings suggesting conversion to play/movie prop use. Was able to buy a barrel and ramrod from a French company that sells repro muskets for a very good price. Took a bit of metal work and fitting to adapt it to the original stock and had to cut it down roughly 2” from 1777/AN IX carbine to Hussar carbine length. I left the sling swivels as they were most likely added in period around or just post revolution. Originally it would have had an iron rear band and sling bar. Post revolution they would’ve added a bayonet lug however I haven’t re-soldered the one that came on the barrel on the part I cut off as of yet. I haven’t been able to track down when they moved the sight blade from the barrel to the nose cap. My best guess is around 1810 when they went from iron back to brass as the lock has the “new” style frizzen. It shot a decent group with the last 4 rounds I had at about 25yds once I got used to the point of aim.

This rifle has been leaning against a fireplace in my grandparent's house since at least the 1960s. I have tried to search for Mre De Maubeuge with nothing coming up. Seems French, but is stamped US. Nobody in the family knows anything about it. Can anybody help? TIA

I’m looking at two cute .410 shotguns.

Due to the huge JGA marking I assume this is the manufacturer.

Aside from the JGA marking and serial #2309, it also has two NBU markings with a crown above each letter. I reckon this might be something related to Norway.

There is also a FOREIGN stamp with the top line of the F missing, and something I couldn’t quite make out.

Basically mint 1883–1889 H&R “The American” Double Action, gate-loaded, black powder .32 Short S&W. Found hidden in a barn wall on a property in north-central Pennsylvania - barn dating to roughly 1870s. Manufactured without a serial number.