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**Mike Irwin** · March 26, 2014, 12:15 PM

That's a tough one...

The oldest one I have fired is my Mle 1873 French Ordnance Revolver. I cobbled up some ammo for it and fired it back when I was working for American Rifleman.

There's also the Stevens Tip Up .22... Not sure how old that one is, probably early 1900s, but .22 Short is hard to find, and I'm pretty sure it's a black powder gun, so I've largely retired it, too.

I guess the oldest is my circa 1910 S&W Military & Police in .32-20.

March 26, 2014, 12:15 PM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	That's a tough one... The oldest one I have fired is my Mle 1873 French Ordnance Revolver. I cobbled up some ammo for it and fired it back when I was working for American Rifleman. There's also the Stevens Tip Up .22... Not sure how old that one is, probably early 1900s, but .22 Short is hard to find, and I'm pretty sure it's a black powder gun, so I've largely retired it, too. I guess the oldest is my circa 1910 S&W Military & Police in .32-20. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.