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Anybody know what this is?
- Thread starter NickDeer
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trad bow
wooden stick slinging driveler
Looks like a Kentucky pistol built from a kit. Look at Track of the Wolf or Dixie gun works for examples
Reminds me of a CVA kit pistol.
Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
It's a kit. Too much proud wood and loosely fit to be anything else.
Something I’d put up and save forever !
NickDeer
Senior Member
For sure!
Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
Didn't mean to sound like I was knocking your find...It ain't no pistol outta Blackbeard's sash, but it is a cool keepsake from your Grandpaw!
You could probably even clean it up and shoot it!
Anvil Head
Senior Member
Have to agree with Nic, old CVA kit pistol. Had a lot of them come my way back when I was making powder guns. Always needed hammer alignment and sear tuning (if they were put together half right). Many were so badly misaligned that they wouldn't bust a cap with out fragments flying. Some even showed up without a decent "cup" in the cast hammer face.
If you are not real familiar with BP weapons have a knowledgeable individual check it out before trying to load or fire. Always assume they are loaded until you verify otherwise.
Can be fun to shoot if set up right.
If you are not real familiar with BP weapons have a knowledgeable individual check it out before trying to load or fire. Always assume they are loaded until you verify otherwise.
Can be fun to shoot if set up right.
GeorgiaBob
Senior Member
Yep, it is a "modern" kit gun. Make sure it isn't loaded. I would suggest that you spray the metal with WD40 and use a toothbrush to gently remove surface rust. You can also use the ramrod and patches to get dust and grime out of the barrel.
If you aren't familiar with black powder percussion weapons, I am sure someone here would be happy to meet up and go over it with you. Certainly it is worth preserving, it might even be safely functional.
If you aren't familiar with black powder percussion weapons, I am sure someone here would be happy to meet up and go over it with you. Certainly it is worth preserving, it might even be safely functional.
trial&error
Senior Member
Measure the bore. I have one marked .38
