Friday, October 9, 2009

Old Black Powder Rifle - Toy or Real?

Got this for only a buck at a yard sale this morning. It is missing some pieces but seems to be pretty old. It has an octagon shaped steel barrel, wood body and a small round opening storage compartment. There are a few markings on the metal parts like "Made in Spain" and the number 15965 stamped in the wood and barrel. Is it a toy or real? Time to do some research.

UPDATE: After some research/discussions today I've come to believe this rifle is an old toy of some sort. Not heavy or durable enough to be real. Value??? Let me know what you think.




2 comments:

  1. What you have is a black powder 20 gauge shot gun.Spain made them to sell and trade to natives in South America.Although your missing a few parts if you found them you could probably shoot it,but I would probably take it to a gun smith first.

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  2. http://www.gunauction.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=9233905

    the link above is one that sold at auction for 275 it was bored as a .410

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