Found a revolver while mowing my lawn

[notazombie]

Was mowing in front of my house today and noticed something sticking out of the dirt. Turned out to be a wheel gun. Once I verified it wasn't loaded I took it inside to clean it up a little. I just used soap and warm water with a soft brush because I didn't want to harm the patina if it turned out to be collectible. Couldn't find any useful proof marks but it's got what appear to be ivory grips. They are engraved "Legends of the West" so I'm thinking it might have been limited production or possibly a custom build. I was amazed to find that the trigger and hammer were free but I can't seem to get the cylinder to spin. Also, it looks like maybe it experienced a squib or something on the left side of the barrel. I'm sure a good smith could fix it. Hoping you guys can identify it for me as soon as I can manage to get photos up, that way I can ask a fair price since it's not really my thing and I probably won't keep it. Would something like this maybe be C&R eligible?

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[MasterChief]

Hopefully not a cap gun!

Pics needed for sure.

 

[wired]

Picture maybe?

 

[notazombie]

Here we go. Finally figured how to upload photos.View attachment 466596 View attachment 466597

 

[MasterChief]

Called it!

Do I win anything?

 

[wired]

Keep it pojnted down range

 

[notazombie]

Called it!

Do I win anything?

My continued admiration.

 

[jmh119]

Hi, talk about a lucky find! If you can find the manufacturers name, and the serial number on the gun, i think chances are good you could find out when it was manufactured. Having evidence of a squib, i.e, bulging in the barrel, makes it non-functioning? I wonder how that would play into if it still qualifies as a firearm?

 

[notazombie]

Might be more valuable if I part it out.

 

[DLS]

Maybe soak the cylinder in KROIL to get it moving?

 

[jmh119]

Might be more valuable if I part it out.

Very true! That custom thread protector is choice!

 

[notazombie]

Maybe soak the cylinder in KROIL to get it moving?

Should I apply heat?

 

[slimmer13]

If this was CA, SWAT would've been deployed.

 

[DLS]

I've found a little heat helps KROIL do it's work but it's not necessary ... but in this case I worry about messing up the temper!

 

[albin25]

I get the distinct impression that you posted this to illustrate how many are reading the entire thread?

 

[Certaindeaf]

I mowed a python once.



Well, not really.. it was a ball a garter snakes.

 

[notazombie]

I mowed a python once.



Well, not really.. it was a ball a gartner snakes.

Funny you should bring that up. This also happened while I was mowing the lawn -- no joke.
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Idaho life is an adventure.

 

[Boboclown]

If this was CA, SWAT would've been deployed.

Nah, national guard cause he'd pose so much danger.

 

[P7M13]

@notazombie , did you find the bones of a dead injun nearby?

Funny you should bring that up. This also happened while I was mowing the lawn -- no joke.
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Idaho life is an adventure.

Cool pic ! What's the bird? A Pea Hen?

 

[notazombie]

No bones yet.
Yeah, the neighbor has pea hens but they mostly hang out in my yard because I've got more shade. They're super dumb.