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Posted: 10/31/2012 1:23:00 PM EDT

So about a year ago my wife's grandfather passed away. I had been told that he had a collection of antiques but he never talked about them to anyone, even his kids. We are staying at her grandparents lakehouse right now and she found some .30 Luger ammo and a Ruger Mk I mag so it sparked my interest. I found it today in the attic. Now the whole collection doesn't fall under "Blackpowder/Muzzle Loader" But the majority does and I didnt want to post this in GD. Total 18 Long Guns, 13 Pistols and 8 Bayonettes.

Also some .45 Ammo.

It looks to me that the Ammo is pretty collectible. Saw a box go for $420 at an auction.

Posted: 10/31/2012 1:26:19 PM EDT

[#1]

Dude! You gotta post better pics!

Please.

Posted: 10/31/2012 1:31:06 PM EDT

[#2]

Seriously, take us through the museum on this one... that's an awesome find!

I wish my grandfather had been a shooter. Only thing he left was a crappy break action 12-gauge that probably cost $100 at joe's in the early 90's... I've kept it, but I'm not sure why...

Posted: 10/31/2012 1:48:28 PM EDT

[#3]

In.

Need more pics!

Posted: 10/31/2012 1:51:14 PM EDT

[#4]

Oh my...

Anxiously awaiting more pics!

Posted: 10/31/2012 1:53:24 PM EDT

[#5]

More pics will come but some of the highlights are: 1894 SAA, 1851 Navy, 1863 Sharps Carbine, Sharps Rifle marked .40 Caliber, 2 Springfield Trap Doors, 1917 Enfield (Remington), Whitney Revolver, 1858 Remington New Army...

Posted: 10/31/2012 1:53:32 PM EDT

[#6]

Nice work.

Hopefully all that time in an attic did not harm them too much.

Looks like a couple Colt 1861 Navy revolvers towards the front

Posted: 10/31/2012 2:19:29 PM EDT

[#7]

Nice!

Posted: 10/31/2012 2:23:59 PM EDT

[#8]

Tagged for future pics! Congrats on a nice addition to your collection.

Posted: 10/31/2012 2:28:21 PM EDT

[#9]

Remington 550 in the box in foreground?

Remington 141 w/scope in background?

Posted: 10/31/2012 2:31:51 PM EDT

[#10]

EPIC.

Posted: 10/31/2012 2:34:30 PM EDT

[#11]

I wanna see what's still wrapped up!

Posted: 10/31/2012 2:41:46 PM EDT

[#12]

Man, that is really cool.

Posted: 10/31/2012 2:44:19 PM EDT

[#13]

I'm in on this. I'd love to find something like that.

Posted: 10/31/2012 3:07:33 PM EDT

[#14]

Nice. Would love to see more of the fourth handgun from the right.

Posted: 10/31/2012 3:24:44 PM EDT

[#15]

Coolness...........Tagged for better pics!

Posted: 10/31/2012 3:50:24 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Remington 550 in the box in foreground?

Remington 141 w/scope in background?

Yes and yes. The 141 is in .35 Rem and that is a Unertl scope. Not sure what scope is on the 550

Posted: 10/31/2012 5:55:42 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Coolness...........Tagged for better pics!

Yep, this!

Posted: 10/31/2012 5:58:48 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Coolness...........Tagged for better pics!

Yep, this!

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:10:19 PM EDT

[#19]

interesting find! In for more pics.

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:29:24 PM EDT

[#20]

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:34:04 PM EDT

[#21]

Ok here are 2 Colts for you tonight the S/N on the SAA indicates that it was made in 1894

The 1851 Navy appears to be from 1857.

I really don't know very much about old guns except what I have found in quick internet searches. Any help or comments are appreciated.

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:36:30 PM EDT

[#22]

MOAR MOAR MOAR

Great stuff it looks like he had one hell of a collection...

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:43:00 PM EDT

[#23]

Wow!

More pics please!

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:44:11 PM EDT

[#24]

Wow.

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:44:58 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Ok here are 2 Colts for you tonight the S/N on the SAA indicates that it was made in 1894
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/2012-10-31220029.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/2012-10-31220101.jpg

The 1851 Navy appears to be from 1857.
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/2012-10-31220157.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/2012-10-31220446.jpg

I really don't know very much about old guns except what I have found in quick internet searches. Any help or comments are appreciated.

It moved

( George Costanza )

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:45:31 PM EDT

[#26]

Damn.

Posted: 10/31/2012 6:50:38 PM EDT

[#27]

That is a a valuable as fuck collection.

The SAA is what 15 grand by itself or so?

Posted: 10/31/2012 8:20:11 PM EDT

[#28]

Score!

Posted: 10/31/2012 9:04:26 PM EDT

[#29]

I'm speechless. This is awesome. More pics!

Posted: 10/31/2012 9:12:34 PM EDT

[#30]

Damn

I know my pic skills are lacking, and to be honest non-existant lately, but your first pic is just a major tease. Kind of like being a kid out in front of a strip club when the ladies are getting off work

Then you go and post those two Colts, now that is what I am talking about. And that box of FA shells, is it complete? More, more, more oh please

Posted: 10/31/2012 9:34:54 PM EDT

[#31]

MOAR PICS

Posted: 10/31/2012 9:51:42 PM EDT

[#32]

yes

Posted: 10/31/2012 9:52:33 PM EDT

[#33]

Posted: 10/31/2012 10:21:40 PM EDT

[#34]

Only thing I ever find in attics are dead birds and squirrel's nests.

Posted: 11/1/2012 7:39:45 AM EDT

[#35]

Here are a few more pistols for ya.
Ethan Allen (no not that one) Pepperbox and a "muff gun" derringer

Close up of the muff gun. The trigger drops when the hammer is cocked. Unfortunately the nipple is missing

US Model 1842 Percussion Pistol IN Johnson 1854 on the lockplate.

A brace of Remington 1858"New Model" Army Revolvers

Posted: 11/1/2012 7:41:56 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
Damn

I know my pic skills are lacking, and to be honest non-existant lately, but your first pic is just a major tease. Kind of like being a kid out in front of a strip club when the ladies are getting off work

Then you go and post those two Colts, now that is what I am talking about. And that box of FA shells, is it complete? More, more, more oh please

Yes the FA boxes are full and intact. There are a few that are opened so I have a few loose shells.

Posted: 11/1/2012 7:46:42 AM EDT

[#37]

That is really cool.

Posted: 11/1/2012 8:05:20 AM EDT

[#38]

SWEET!

Posted: 11/1/2012 8:52:51 AM EDT

[#39]

You need to log onto Amazon.com and buy this book right now: http://www.amazon.com/Flaydermans-Antique-American-Firearms-Values/dp/089689455X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351788564&sr=1-1&keywords=flayderman%27s+guide+to+antique+american+firearms+and+their+values.

Flayderman's Guide is an indispensable tool for someone in your situation–– it will help to positively identify the oddballs and help you separate the valuable from the spectacularly valuable. You can thank me later.

ETA: It won't help much for the modern firearms–– a Blue Book will do that–– and I have no idea how to evaluate the ammo.

Posted: 11/1/2012 8:52:56 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
That is a a valuable as fuck collection.

The SAA is what 15 grand by itself or so?

You really do have one hell of a collection there did she in herit this or something?? does the rest of her family know what is there?.

Posted: 11/1/2012 9:09:39 AM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:

Quoted:
That is a a valuable as fuck collection.

The SAA is what 15 grand by itself or so?

You really do have one hell of a collection there did she in herit this or something?? does the rest of her family know what is there?.

This is my question, you have potentially just discovered your retirement.

Posted: 11/1/2012 10:13:24 AM EDT

[#42]

On the Colts, here is a link that sends you to their archival services, you pay a fee and they'll check on the history of it. I'd think it would be worth it.

LINK

Nice collection!

Posted: 11/1/2012 11:16:03 AM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

Quoted:
That is a a valuable as fuck collection.

The SAA is what 15 grand by itself or so?

You really do have one hell of a collection there did she in herit this or something?? does the rest of her family know what is there?.

This is my question, you have potentially just discovered your retirement.

I sent her dad the first pic in the thread. Her mom is the only surviving child of her grandparents. My wife is the oldest (but she does have a brother). I am the only one in the family that will actually appreciate them and I am sure that her folks have no idea the value. I will be honest with them, but push hard for us to keep them. It is not my retirement though, I don't sell guns, especially family guns. I might sell some of the ammo so that I gan get a big enough safe for them all.

Posted: 11/1/2012 11:16:42 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
You need to log onto Amazon.com and buy this book right now: http://www.amazon.com/Flaydermans-Antique-American-Firearms-Values/dp/089689455X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351788564&sr=1-1&keywords=flayderman%27s+guide+to+antique+american+firearms+and+their+values.

Flayderman's Guide is an indispensable tool for someone in your situation–– it will help to positively identify the oddballs and help you separate the valuable from the spectacularly valuable. You can thank me later.

ETA: It won't help much for the modern firearms–– a Blue Book will do that–– and I have no idea how to evaluate the ammo.

Thanks for the link. I will be downloading the kindle version soon.

Posted: 11/1/2012 11:41:22 AM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

<snip>just discovered your retirement.

I sent her dad the first pic in the thread. Her mom is the only surviving child of her grandparents. My wife is the oldest (but she does have a brother). I am the only one in the family that will actually appreciate them and I am sure that her folks have no idea the value. I will be honest with them, but push hard for us to keep them. It is not my retirement though, I don't sell guns, especially family guns. I might sell some of the ammo so that I gan get a big enough safe for them all.

Very noble. You could start a small museum.

Posted: 11/1/2012 11:56:13 AM EDT

[#46]

In for MOAR PICS!

Posted: 11/1/2012 11:57:29 AM EDT

[#47]

Wow, there's a lot of fun just in the discovery and detailed inspection. Ownership would be great for you as well. Thankfully they lasted this long without being stolen, considering the location and being essentially a vacation home now..