Don't know where else to put this. What is the oldest firearm that you own?
I'm curious? I'm sure many of us have some great old timers. I'd love to know what's out there. Mine is a half-stock percussion buggy rifle made in Painesville, Ohio. Can't put an exact date on it, but it has a Remington barrel on it. That particular barrel was produced by Remington until 1847 when it was discontinued due to Remington getting Govt. contracts that took up all of their barrel production. I have identified the maker and he produced rifles there until 1845, so that is the closest I can date it.
What do you guys have?
Don't know where else to put this. What is the oldest firearm that you own?
1895 Spanish Saddle Ring Carbine. I forget the serial number but I know it was early production which puts it around 1895-1896. Only Mauser I own and it has a tremendously heavy trigger pull. Has to be over 15#.