pistol ID (black powder)

[khrisx42]

this was part of an inherited collection of rifles and handguns..

the only marking on the gun is four numbers 2106

rusty but still dry fires...any guesses on how old this or how much its worth?







thanks

chris

 

[SDC]

This looks like a "screw-barrel pistol" (you'd turn off the barrel to load it with powder and ball, then cap the nipple after you had it screwed back together), but I think we'd need better pictures and/or more info to know if it's an original, a reproduction, or built from a kit. There are likely some faint markings on the barrel, that may not be visible through the rust on it right now.

 

[Jim K]

FWIW, I think it is one of those "kit guns" sold for hobbyists to finish up and assemble. I have never seen an antique gun made like that and it doesn't look too practical. I would be a bit leery about shooting it, even with black powder.

Jim

 

[Rodgerp]

I had one very similar a few years ago. I think the one I had was a CVA kit.
Mine was all steel.

Rodger

 

[BEARMAN]

It is a modern kit gun A CLASSIC ARMS NEW ORLEANS ACE in .44 CAL it sells for $76.50 at www.dixiegunworks.com/default.php?cPath=22_162_194

 

[Ron James]

Bearman is right, it is a Classis Ace, Kit gun on the low end of the kit gun scale.

 

[DeltaGunner]

I own this same model and have had it since the '70s it should be safe to fire if you want pics of mine less rust pm me and I'll get them for you. I have not fired mine in years it's part of a wall hanger collection of kit guns and knives in my home.

 

[AntiqueCollector]

Should be safe to fire with reasonable charges (don't go overboard, it's a brass framed gun afterall).

 

[jayres1042]

I have one.

Shots fine. Am taking out my grand son to shot tomorrow. I bought mine in the 70s.

 

[champe]

New Orleans Ace

Great little gun. Have owned several, including a kit. Uses only 2.5 grains of Pyrodex (chamber filled). A round ball gets seriously flattened from hitting a rock. Would be even better with sights.
CH