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October 28th, 2019, 04:34 PM #1
Help identifying a pistol
Hi everyone.
I need help identifying an old pistol.
A 22 short fits in so pretty sure it's a 22.
The only marking is the one on the side but does not make sense. Looking at it fast it looks like HAWKEYE.
Looking closer the H doesn't totally look like a H.
The first E looks like an F.
Also this pistol is a break act but opens to side.
I removed the hand grips and there is no markings under them.
I have attached a link to some pics of gun.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/N7ha36crkD7u1BZq5
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
EdI Forgot Way More Then I Ever Knew.
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October 28th, 2019, 05:52 PM #2Senior Member
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October 28th, 2019, 06:09 PM #3
Re: Help identifying a pistol
It kind of looks like an Iver Johnson eclipse.
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October 28th, 2019, 06:10 PM #4Grand Member
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Re: Help identifying a pistol
Cant help you, but that thing is cool.
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October 28th, 2019, 06:11 PM #5
Re: Help identifying a pistol
That looks more and more like an eclipse, with the side swing action. Manufactured from 1880 to 1887. It's a 22 short.
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October 28th, 2019, 09:26 PM #6
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Back in the day there were a lot of counterfeit gun manufacturers. And, most patents are typically 20yrs, after that others can make exact copies.
So who knows..RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515
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October 28th, 2019, 09:47 PM #7Grand Member
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Re: Help identifying a pistol
I like it! It might be a 22 short but I would not shoot modern 22 shorts out of it. There is a chance it was a 22 CB or Flobert which are much lower pressure.
If you have to shoot it I would only try the lower power 22 short CB rounds (but do some research first!).
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October 29th, 2019, 08:08 AM #8PickingPA Guest
Re: Help identifying a pistol
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October 29th, 2019, 10:58 PM #9
Re: Help identifying a pistol
Thanks everyone for your help on identifying this. I have no plans on shooting it. The inside of the barrel is rusted so I'm not going to try and send anything down that. The pivot point where it breaks open is extremely worn, lots of sloop.
Going to put it with my other guns that are for looking but not shooting.👍
Thanks again everyone.
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November 3rd, 2019, 03:54 PM #10
Re: Help identifying a pistol
What is the use of a gun like that? 22 short out of a short barrel. Killing rabbits at point blank range?
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