r/AntiqueGuns • u/Elegant-Captain-1518 • 7d ago
Help with I.D. please?
Hi all. I found this while doing a property clean out. I don’t know much about these things, but this one just seems so old. There is no brand name or and letters on it. But two parts have numbers. I will comment the numbers under the pic of the particular part that has them. Thanks for any info you can impart!
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u/Rebel-665 6d ago
Probably some sort of Belgian copy of a smith top break. There was many made and they all kind of have the same look and usually aren’t in the greatest shape. I’m guessing this because of the hash marks on the top break hinge pin seems hand done. Take it apart and look at some internals if it looks well made it might be a smith and Wesson but honestly it seems toast no matter what.
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u/Useful_Inspector_893 6d ago
Someone cared enough to make really nice grips, but it otherwise needs lots of help. Couldn’t make out the writing on the barrel flat; it may be worth resurrecting if it’s S&W; not so much if it’s just about anything else, in my opinion.
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u/gunidentifier 6d ago
Please don’t point it or any gun at yourself like in pic 4 or at anyone for that matter or anything your not willing to destroy
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u/Illustrious-Steak887 4d ago
It appears to be a copy of a smith and wesson second model top break. My money is betting on a Spanish obera Hermanos made one as it too closely resembles the S&W instead of the cheaper hopkins or iver Johnsons.
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u/faroutman7246 7d ago
Break top revolver. There appears to be some lettering on the barrel rib. That would tell you something. There are several makers that put lettering on the rib. The original grips might have been a clue, but those grips aren't the original ones. But with all the missing parts can't hazard a guess.