How Old is your Oldest Revolver?

[Driftwood Johnson]

As far as I know, it is still wearing its original nickel finish.

The finish is almost blemish free on most of the gun, the cylinder shows some loss.







Particularly on the front face of the cylinder, there is no finish remaining and the surface is pitted.






For more information about my 1875 Remington, see this post which I posted about a month ago.


https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/remington-model-1875.854590/#post-11201308

 

[Hondo 60]

This is a conversation I can join in ...
Colt Army Special .38
Serial Number dates it to 1915

 

[test drive]

1920 HR top break in S&W .32 short with 2 inch bbl.

 

[ATCDoktor]

My refinished Colt New Army commercial Model chambered in 41 Long Colt dates from 1898 is my oldest.



My next oldest is a Colt Bisely that dates from 1906.



And finally this Colt Army Special in 41 Long Colt dates from 1909.

 

[Speedo66]

As far as I know, it is still wearing its original nickel finish.

The finish is almost blemish free on most of the gun, the cylinder shows some loss.

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Particularly on the front face of the cylinder, there is no finish remaining and the surface is pitted.

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For more information about my 1875 Remington, see this post which I posted about a month ago.


https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/remington-model-1875.854590/#post-11201308

Thanks for the explanation. If only I were aging that well. lol

 

[jmace57]

Smith & Wesson Model of 1902 - shipped November, 1902

 

[Orkanen]

I only have one. it's a little over 1 years old now, and still going strong. Manurhin MR73

Perhaps not quite what you had in mind?

 

[JFrame]

I only have one. it's a little over 1 years old now, and still going strong. Manurhin MR73
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Perhaps not quite what you had in mind?

LOL... The question is, "How old is your oldest revolver?"

...So I'd say you answered the question appropriately...

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[Bama59]

My oldest and only revolver 686-6 Plus Jan 2016

 

[JTHunter]

From what I have been told, this gun is 100-120 years old, and it used to be a cop's "duty gun". The top strap is grooved for a rear sight and visible on this side of the barrel, all it says is "Colt D. A. .38". The cylinder no longer locks when the gun is cocked so it isn't safe to fire. I did before I knew this but the gun is now "retired".

 

[silvermane_1]

Mine is a blue 4" .357 Ruger Security Six from 1976.

 

[Speedo66]

Smith & Wesson Model of 1902 - shipped November, 1902

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Very cool grips, I like the three triangle/diamond designs. Can't recall seeing the pointed design coming off the bottom of the S&W emblem before.

 

[5-SHOTS]

I currently have an 8 years old .22L.R. Weihrauch HW9 ST Target Trophy. Not the best revolver in the world but good enought for me. Almost 8000 rounds fired from this baby.
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Update: I later acquired a 1988 S&W 36-2 and now it's my older revolver:

 

[Texas10mm]

This old Colt was given to me today. Serial number shows 1904. I think it's chambered in Colt Police.

She's been used, and stored.

In the '40's she was used to defend the family. The burglar didn't make it. She's been in the bottom of a safe for over 30 years.

115 years old.