What is the oldest gun YOU bought and still own?

[InTheWoods]

A Smith and Wesson Number One seven shot revolver, made in the 1860's and chambered for the SW .22 cartridge (name morphed into the .22 blackpowder short). It was not called the .22 short at the time because there were no long or long rifle .22s. This was SW first revolver and the first (I believe) self contained metallic cartridge in America.

I also have an English made muzzle loading double barrel, but I don't know the date of manufacture (mid 1800's?)

[model55]

1881 marlin made I believe in 1884 unfortunately Bubba had first crack at it but then maybe it is because of him I could get it.No finish left, buggered screws and a broken hammer spring.But a good bore for it's age which was what got me interested in the first place.It is up and shooting just need to work out the sights.

[Martini450]

The oldest firearm in my collection is a Martini-Henry Mark III dated 1882, calibre 577-450. I picked it up about twelve years ago at an antique arms show in Timonium, Maryland; the gun is in beautiful condition, with a perfect bore.

Off the top of my head, the gun I bought myself that has been in my collection the longest would be my Colt New Frontier .22.

What a fun question!

[Charles]

I have two from the same year (1881),

1. Sharps Borchardt (bought in 1965)
2 Trapdoor Springfield carbine (bought in 1991)

[Ben_Rumson]

Prolly pushing 200 y/o

[J Miller]

Oldest gun I bought and still have: 1943 Enfield No4 Mk1* .
Still in full battle dress, complete with spike bayonet.

That's not the oldest I have, but it's the oldest "I" bought and still have.

Joe

[Bruce Scott]

1897 Mosin Nagant - re-Finnished 1944:



1900 built Model 1896 Swedish Mauser - bought early Dec 2010, still awaiting addition to licence:

[6pt-sika]

We have a Springfield Model 1795 here that the lockplate says was built in 1805 I think .

Also have a Pennsylvania half stock percussion rifle of 36 caliber made by A.B. Smith in western PA sometime between 1840-1850 !

Lets just say we have several that were made from 1800-1850 . But that A.B.Smith is the only one of those we shoot .

We may have a pre 1800 gun somewhere in the safe I just don't remmember .

[2ndovc]

Bought my 1898 Krag almost 20 years ago. Still have it and love to shoot it.
I've bought older ones but have since sold them.

Oldest pistol is a 1911 made in 1913 and is still in as issued condition.

Oldest firearm I own is an 1842 Harpers Ferry Musket.

Oldest new mfg gun I've bought was in 1986/ Colt Combat Elite.

jb

[plstktnkr2]

The oldest (and one I ve owned longest is my 1937 Mauser K 98k . She shoots great, guards my bedroom, complete with an affixed bayonet. Backup is a Walther P-38 (1/45) God help the intruder.
Rick

[Chas.]

I purchased a 1966 model Ruger Super Blackhawk in 1968 and still have it. It's also the first firearm I purchased with money I had earned.

[Ysabel Kid]

A LeFeaux (sp?) pinfire from the mid-1800's. I need to get the mainspring replaced. It is the oldest gun in my collection.

[BAGTIC]

The two oldest guns I own are old Martinis. One is a Greener shotgun the other a take-down Cadet. I have never shot either. At the time I was going to use the actions but now I have long forgotten those plans and would sell both if I could find a buyer.

I have my father's old Remington single shot bolt action M32?? 22 LR on which I learned to shoot 60 years ago.

The first gun I personally ever bought was a SAKO L469 .222 Remington. I have not shot it for quite a while due to a damaged crown but coincidentally just yesterday I got it fixed and it will be back in service as soon as I can remember where I put the .222 ammunition.

[olyinaz]

Brevet Nagant Norwegian service revolver, Belgium, 1895:




Oldest I own that I purchased is a mid-70's Remington 552 BDL Speedmaster that has been my trusty .22 all these years.

Oly

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

The oldest gun I own is this Smith and Wesson Model No. 1 3rd Issue. Made in 1870.




The oldest rifle I own is this Trapdoor, made in 1883.




The oldest lever gun I own is this Winchester Model 1892, made in 1894.




The coolest old gun I own is this Smith and Wesson Double Action 44 Made in 1881.




The fanciest old gun I own is this Smith and Wesson New Model Number Three, made in 1882.