Pistol questions

[Private Watkins]

Revolvers were kind of expensive, and really only came in 2 types: the revolving cylinder and the pepperoni (revolving barrels).

I understand those pepperoni guns were quite effective, especially in the hands of an Italian immigrant camp cook! (I hate the auto-spell-correct!)

All kidding aside, great post 7thWisc, good info, very helpful and spot on...

 

[kevikens]

By the way, I hope that is not genuine ivory on that gun. Some states are in the process of adopting laws requiring that objects, even antiques, with ivory in them must be registered with the state with restrictions on their possession and resale. Such laws are being considered as a way of protecting animals that have ivory.

 

[7thWisconsin]

I understand those pepperoni guns were quite effective, especially in the hands of an Italian immigrant camp cook! (I hate the auto-spell-correct!)

All kidding aside, great post 7thWisc, good info, very helpful and spot on...

ROFL! Ironically, auto correct seems to accept that acronym. Yes, a pepperoni gun in one hand and a potato gun in the other. A foe to be feared, indeed.

 

[War Horse]

ROFL! Ironically, auto correct seems to accept that acronym. Yes, a pepperoni gun in one hand and a potato gun in the other. A foe to be feared, indeed.

Thanks everyone. Your input has been very helpful. I believe I'll take the chance.

 

[Gandycreek]

Here is the Booth Deringer... not sure I would classify the above pistol as being a close match, but there are similarities...
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That is why I said the same style, not the same pistol.

 

[7thWisconsin]

I think Booth had a nicer gun: silver decorations, nicer engraving. If I'm remembering correctly, his was a genuine Deringer, made by the man who lent his name to the derringer pistol: small gun, large bore. Booth's is shorter, not that it matters at the range they're made for(10 feet and under). I'd definitely get it if I were the buyer. It's a cute little gun and one you needn't feel bad about pointing at things around the house and making explosive sounds.

 

[LoriAnn]

You know what they say about a F**L and his money.

A fool and his money are soon partying?

 

[Eagle eye]

I'm leary of it being sold as "used in civil war"… the seller has no way of knowning that unless he has a proof of that… maybe a photographer prop or some document etc but I'd offer him $75-80 & see what he counters at. Settle at $125 & you've got a nice conversation piece. And don't fall for that "I've got a guy who's offered me $200 or. $175 already" just have a price in your mind that you would be willing to pay for it& if he doesn't bite then walk away… you might be surprised how little the guy will settle for once you start to turn around. Good luck if that's what you want… let us know how things turn out.

 

[FarawayFriend]

Thanks everyone. Your input has been very helpful. I believe I'll take the chance.

A fool and his money are soon partying?

Aw... come on...
What good is money for if not buying nice things that give you pleasures! What is better, to look at 200 bucks in 20 Dollar bills or to marvel at a beautifully made artifact?!

 

[LoriAnn]

Aw... come on...
What good is money for if not buying nice things that give you pleasures! What is better, to look at 200 bucks in 20 Dollar bills or to marvel at a beautifully made artifact?!

Totally agree! I just like that saying.

 

[War Horse]

I'm leary of it being sold as "used in civil war"… the seller has no way of knowning that unless he has a proof of that… maybe a photographer prop or some document etc but I'd offer him $75-80 & see what he counters at. Settle at $125 & you've got a nice conversation piece. And don't fall for that "I've got a guy who's offered me $200 or. $175 already" just have a price in your mind that you would be willing to pay for it& if he doesn't bite then walk away… you might be surprised how little the guy will settle for once you start to turn around. Good luck if that's what you want… let us know how things turn out.

Good advice. I'll keep you posted.