Handguns Need help identifying gun

[Lanigan97]

Would love any help in identifying this old gun I have from an ancestor. Not sure when it's from but any help would be great. Thank you!

 

[3rd North Carolina]

you might need to post a few more photos to help you out

 

[Kurt G]

Looks like a reproduction . What is the writing on the barrel near the stock ?

 

[Lanigan97]

you might need to post a few more photos to help you out

 

[Lanigan97]

Looks like a reproduction . What is the writing on the barrel near the stock ?

It says "Connecticut Valley Arms Inc. Colonial
Made in Spain, Block Powder Only - Pistol .45 Caliber"

 

[Kurt G]

Yes , it is a modern reproduction.

 

[Kurt G]

It says "Connecticut Valley Arms Inc. Colonial
Made in Spain, Block Powder Only - Pistol .45 Caliber"

Because the barrel isn't blued I would think this was made from one of CVA's kits. Their kits were popular at one time . You would get a stock , lock , barrel and other parts and assembled them and finished them yourself . I would check to make sure it isn't loaded.

 

[Lanigan97]

Yes , it is a modern reproduction.

Thanks!

 

[Lanigan97]

Because the barrel isn't blued I would think this was made from one of CVA's kits. Their kits were popular at one time . You would get a stock , lock , barrel and other parts and assembled them and finished them yourself . I would check to make sure it isn't loaded.

Will do, thanks very much.