Help for a newbie re: EUREKA 25 cal. pistol
Hello all. Thank you in advance for any information you can provide. I recently purchased a pistol that I was told is over 100 years old. I have been unable to find any information. It is a 5 shot, 25 cal., marked only with the name EUREKA on the top of the frame, and the number "504" or "50 4" on the frame under one of the wooden grips.
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Need quality photos, for accurate identification and valuation.
Instructions for posting photos, at this link.
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Thanks, I will be adding pics shortly. I appreciate your assistance! 0 -
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According to my reference your revolver was made by the Johnson & Bye Co., of Worcester Mass. Dates most likely to the 1870's, and is the type known to U.S. collectors as "Suicide Specials".
These were inexpensive, poor quality, personal protection handguns that were sold by many different manufacturers, in great quantity, under many different fanciful names. Most sold for $5 or less, during that time frame.
Although their are some U.S. collectors of "Suicide Specials". Most don't bring much money unless they are NIB with all original boxes and documentation.
EDIT #1, Per federal law all firearms made prior to 1898, are antiques. Since Johnson & Bye was superseded by Iver Johnson's Arms and Cycle Works in 1883, the Eureka is a righteous antique as far as the feds are concerned.
Best be careful where you ship it though. Some of the commie states and cities might have local laws concerning the shipment of any cartridge firearm.0 -
quote:Originally posted by kskbkb
Hello all. Thank you in advance for any information you can provide. I recently purchased a pistol that I was told is over 100 years old. I have been unable to find any information. It is a 5 shot, 25 cal., marked only with the name EUREKA on the top of the frame, and the number "504" or "50 4" on the frame under one of the wooden grips.
If caliber is larger than .22, it's likely .32 rimfire, not .25
A few spur-trigger revolvers were also made in .30 rimfire, but I know of none in .25 caliber.0 -
Thanks for the assistance guys! And you were absolutely correct, it is a .32 rimfire, perfect fit. A friend of mine found the gun under that company in his 2011 price guide. Anywhere from $75 to $500, depending on condition. So I am assuming that since the gun dates that far back, I could legally sell it on this site without any type of license. Is this correct? Thanks again! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by kskbkb
Thanks for the assistance guys! And you were absolutely correct, it is a .32 rimfire, perfect fit. A friend of mine found the gun under that company in his 2011 price guide. Anywhere from $75 to $500, depending on condition. So I am assuming that since the gun dates that far back, I could legally sell it on this site without any type of license. Is this correct? Thanks again!
Antique, yes--some people will argue--I would make sure the buyer is 21--and GUNBROKER is the place to realize the true value[:)]0 -
Ok, thanks again![:)] 0 -
Thanks for the assistance guys! And you were absolutely correct, it is a .32 rimfire, perfect fit. A friend of mine found the gun under that company in his 2011 price guide. Anywhere from $75 to $500, depending on condition. So I am assuming that since the gun dates that far back, I could legally sell it on this site without any type of license. Is this correct? Thanks again! 0
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