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TahoeGuy
I just inherited alot of antique guns from my uncle who was a collector. Some dont have any writing at all, which makes it really hard to know what they are, or what they are worth. Maybe someone can help?

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  • rufe-snow
    #1,#3 & #4 appear to be modern made replicas that don't have a great amount of value.

    #2 is what appears to be a Ruger Single Six revolver with a long "Buntline" type barrel. Depending on condition and specific model could be worth some bucks to a collector.
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  • TahoeGuy
    I dont believe any of these guns are replicas. #3 I found that it is a Colt - 1851 Navy - early London First Model - .36 cal.

    #1 & #4 are the only 2 guns out of 30 guns my uncle owned that are in cases. I also dont think they are replicas because I also got map frim him that I just had appraised yesterday at $20,000.... So I think they are all real.
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  • idahoducker
    Wow! A $20,000 map. That would be interesting to see.
    While I'm not a firearm expert there are a few top shelf experts on this forum. By that I mean world leading experts in certain firearms and you can get some very reliable info from them.
    Your best bet here is to start separate threads for each gun you want info on and post the best up close and in focus pictures that you can. Specific to major parts and especially any markings. If it doesn't have "words" on it it may have little proof marks.
    It's all in the details.
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  • Knifecollector
    I'm gonna say that # 3 is a replica of an 1851 Colt Navy or a pieced together one . It has a brass frame, front guard screw is wrong ,smooth cylinder with new blue. It might have a London addressed barrel, ,can't tell from the pictures. I'd like to see more pictures of it.
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  • USN_Airdale
    i too believe they all are replicas except for the Ruger, the C&B Navy should be easy to ID, just look for the makers name on the frame or barrel.., i am betting it was made in Italy.
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  • Spider7115
    Colt never made a brass-framed 1851 Navy in London or anywhere else. You'll find foreign proofmarks, probably Italian, on the frame or barrel which will help us identify the maker.

    Like it or not, those are all modern replicas with the exception of the Ruger.
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  • allen griggs
    Yes, tough luck but those three are replicas.
    That black powder revolver may be a pretty nice piece, if in good shape could bring $100 to $150.
    Those other two look like the real "El Cheapo Special."
    I doubt they are worth $50 combined.
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  • tocamoha
    While the Navy Colt was built to be a functioning ball and cap replica,I believe the two in cases aren't even that but merely decorations.
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    All JUNK except for the Ruger Buntline......am interested in seeing your 20K Map...
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  • TahoeGuy
    Thanks for all your help. So how about any of these?

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  • xxx97
    will need to start a new thread,10 post gets locked...
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  • TahoeGuy
    So here is a picture of the map. It was made back in the 1700's by Lewis Evans. The appraiser only knew 1 other person selling this map.
    http://www.martayanlan.com/cgi-bin/display.cgi/Maps/4/1323?start=5

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  • TahoeGuy
    Really?? No on that being a 1851 Navy Colt? Cause I found this website and Im pretty sure this gun is exactly the same as mine.... Not positive though. Thats why Im here.
    Check out the 2nd gun down.
    http://www.armchairgunshow.com/otsAC_percussion_colts.htm
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  • nmyers
    We don't doubt that Jim Supica's gun is genuine, it's yours we have questions about.

    There's really no way we can tell, one way or the other, what you have unless you are able to take well-lit photos, close enough that we can read ALL markings.

    And, that goes for all the guns you have asked about.

    Neal
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  • nord
    The map? Is there something that makes this map exceptional? In any case I have no input on value.

    Item #25... A back-action percussion. Essentially junk. Sorry, but
    you asked.

    Item #26... Unless the photo is mirrored this is a left handed pistol.
    Other than that the same as above.

    Item #33... Belgian. Probably shortly post Civil War. Don't plan
    your retirement around this one.

    Item #54... Exactly the same as the one you referenced? Did you note
    that yours has a brass frame and the other isn't? Find
    the Italian proofs and you'll know for sure.

    The balance I have not enough knowledge to comment on. If you're about my comments on the percussion pistols I'd suggest that you visit <Americanlongrifles.com>.
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