Jump to content

Found a gun while digging today


Spots

Recommended Posts

Posted

So I was installing a water line today at a very old, backwoods house and dug up something intresting. Its an 1851 Colt Navy pattern cap and ball. I disassembled it to a degree at lunch, it is complete except for the grips. Just thought Id share the coolest thing I ever dug up. My guess is its a reproduction, but not sure how to tell. It was a good 2 ft in the ground.
Posted Image


Tapatalk ate my spelling.

  • Like 14
Posted

That's cool! Is the cylinder and other workings frozen up with rust, or is it free?


Naw its all frozen up shut. The wedge tapped out easily and none of the screws stripped, but thats as far as I got. Im gonna soak it in some pb blaster to see if itll free up

Tapatalk ate my spelling.

  • Like 1
Posted

Duz it shoot??

 

That's pretty darn neat, Spots! Wonder what kind of knife you can make out of that thing...

Posted

Naw its all frozen up shut. The wedge tapped out easily and none of the screws stripped, but thats as far as I got. Im gonna soak it in some pb blaster to see if itll free up

Tapatalk ate my spelling.


That's a shame it's frozen. PB blaster is good stuff though, so maybe it will free up.
Posted

I watched something one time where they made an electromagnetic rust stripper. I forget what the chemicals used were, but you fill the bucket with water and this chemical, run a rod into it and attach it to a car battery. Cleaned it right up.

 

Kinda wish I had paid more attention now.

 

Even if it is a repop, that is kinda awesome.

Posted

I watched something one time where they made an electromagnetic rust stripper. I forget what the chemicals used were, but you fill the bucket with water and this chemical, run a rod into it and attach it to a car battery. Cleaned it right up.

 

Kinda wish I had paid more attention now.

 

Even if it is a repop, that is kinda awesome.

Google Electrolytic Rust removal - Here is one example using Rebar and baking soda  http://www.ehow.com/way_5534328_electrolytic-rust-removal.html

  • Like 1
Posted
I think its a repop cause Im not that lucky. And people do stupid stuff, some kid might have buried it way back when.

Tapatalk ate my spelling.

  • Like 1
Posted (edited)
I'd say you found a real one , don't know if it's worth anything in it's shape , just my guess. Any bones in the area at the same depth ? Edited by Threeeighty
Posted

I'd say you found a real one , don't know if it's worth anything in it's shape , just my guess. Any bones in the area at the same depth ?


Naw I didnt find anything else around it. Old man said he had no idea it was there, and didnt want it so Im just gonna clean it up as a wall hangar.

Tapatalk ate my spelling.

  • Like 1
Posted

would be something it if turns out to be the real deal.

 

Cleaning it up might not be the best out of the box idea if original.

  • Like 1
Posted

That's cool, Spots. I'm guessing the rust ate all the markings. I'm kinda with 380... it may be a real one. Get Leroy to look at it. He's into those old Navies.

Posted

Naw I didnt find anything else around it. Old man said he had no idea it was there, and didnt want it so Im just gonna clean it up as a wall hangar.

Tapatalk ate my spelling.


The old man's wife was not shot a while ago was she ? :)
Posted

would be something it if turns out to be the real deal.

 

Cleaning it up might not be the best out of the box idea if original.

 

True,

 

But how do you verify if real or repro with it that rusted up?

Posted

Spots , I did not mean for this to sound smart a** , I think it might have come across that way.


No didnt take it that way at all man. Lol

Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

TRADING POST NOTICE

Before engaging in any transaction of goods or services on TGO, all parties involved must know and follow the local, state and Federal laws regarding those transactions.

TGO makes no claims, guarantees or assurances regarding any such transactions.

THE FINE PRINT

Tennessee Gun Owners (TNGunOwners.com) is the premier Community and Discussion Forum for gun owners, firearm enthusiasts, sportsmen and Second Amendment proponents in the state of Tennessee and surrounding region.

TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is a presentation of Enthusiast Productions. The TGO state flag logo and the TGO tri-hole "icon" logo are trademarks of Tennessee Gun Owners. The TGO logos and all content presented on this site may not be reproduced in any form without express written permission. The opinions expressed on TGO are those of their authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the site's owners or staff.

TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is not a lobbying organization and has no affiliation with any lobbying organizations.  Beware of scammers using the Tennessee Gun Owners name, purporting to be Pro-2A lobbying organizations!

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to the following.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Guidelines
 
We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.