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Mikegrey · September 11, 2008, 12:54 AM

I found an old Wesson (not Smith & Wesson) handgun when cleaning out my grandfathers house. It must be old as its got Pat. 1870 stamped on it. It looks like its about a .22 cal with a hex shaped 10" or so barrel. It looks quite unique because there is no trigger guard on it and its a single fire, but not a break barrel type, it rotates open to load. The other unique feature is that it has a rifle like steel framed stock that can be attached to the butt of the gun. Is this gun worth anything? I'm not a collector just an small game hunter?

September 11, 2008, 12:54 AM	#1
Mikegrey Junior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Posts: 2	1870 Wesson handgun I found an old Wesson (not Smith & Wesson) handgun when cleaning out my grandfathers house. It must be old as its got Pat. 1870 stamped on it. It looks like its about a .22 cal with a hex shaped 10" or so barrel. It looks quite unique because there is no trigger guard on it and its a single fire, but not a break barrel type, it rotates open to load. The other unique feature is that it has a rifle like steel framed stock that can be attached to the butt of the gun. Is this gun worth anything? I'm not a collector just an small game hunter?