What is this old rusty gun?

[Knobgoblin]

I just recognized the grip deco for some reason.

To many pawn shops have i browsed.

 

[Oregonfan24]

I just recognized the grip deco for some reason.

To many pawn shops have i browsed.

I knew someone here would figure it out. That's one old rusty gun!! Thanks again for your help.

 

[1911Fanatic]

It's a fossil,ha ha.

 

[Certaindeaf]

IIRC some guy here found a perfect condition bulldog in his flower bed or something.. and turned it in to the police.

Pics down. For some reason I thought it was a .44 bulldog, no idea

Thread: Found a revolver while mowing my lawn https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/found-a-revolver-while-mowing-my-lawn.272279/

 

[Oregonfan24]

I am going to agree with @Knobgoblin.


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Iver Johnson early American Bulldog.

• Front sight has forward ramp
• Ejector not shrouded
• Grip style matches

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The grips, would you know if they're metal?

 

[MTpockets]

The grips, would you know if they're metal?

From what I have read ( I lack real world intelligence ) while trying to solve your puzzle... the early models came with hard rubber grip panels, and the later ones were plastic.

Edit to add: I enjoy these types of puzzles.

 

[Oregonfan24]

From what I have read ( I lack real world intelligence ) while trying to solve your puzzle... the early models came with hard rubber grip panels, and the later ones were plastic.

Thank you

 

[jbett98]

Might be made of Gutta-Percha

https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2007-B96-Gutta-Percha-Hard-Rubber-and-Synthetics-.pdf

 

[Oregonfan24]

Might be made of Gutta-Percha

https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2007-B96-Gutta-Percha-Hard-Rubber-and-Synthetics-.pdf

Possible. I'd argue this was made in 1830's and the gun was circa 1898.

 

[Greg S]

Iver Johnson special Lake Edition.