What firearm(s) have been in your family for the longest time?

[lysanderxiii]

I have a .36 cal. 1851 Colt that my grandfather gave me back in the mid 80s. All he said was that his brother told him it had been in the family a long time. My searches on the interwebs indicate it was manufactured in 1853.

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It's long past shooting condition but a shootable replica is on my list of guns to buy.

That could not have been made in 1853, that model wasn't introduced until 1861.

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/colt-1861-navy/

The Colt Model of 1851 had an octagon barrel.

 

[Guitarmike]

My dad (82) bought a Colt 1911 that was nickel plated at a gun show in the 1960's for $50. It's too much for him to shoot so he "traded" it to my son for a 22 semi auto pistol. I have only been into guns for a couple years and only have a few. My friends father passed away in January and I bought his Remington 40x in 308. 26" fluted barrel with adjustable peep hole sites. The thing is good to 700+ yards. It was his dads favorite gun. It is my favorite as well and my son will get it when I'm gone.

It is really cool to read everyone else's stories, I wish I had history of my family that goes back 100 plus years.