Tingle single shot in-line .40

Erich · August 22, 2010, 04:54 PM

I think it was CVA that made a .44 copy of these recently, but Bob Tingle of Shelbyville, back home in Indiana, used to make .40 in-line single shots that vaguely resembled the profile of Remington 1858s. Anyone have any experience with them?

I ran across one yesterday that had a superlight trigger that would allow push-off to the half-cock notch - the store is fixing that issue, but I was pretty excited about maybe picking the gun up, just to fuss with. It had the appropriate Tingle marks, but I recall it had a steel frame instead of the brass ones I know I've seen before. Might be a fun Hoosier "little brother" to the T/C .54 Scout pistol I have.

Anyone have any thoughts or experience with the breed?

kwhi43 · August 22, 2010, 08:49 PM

I don't know that Bob made a brass frame. I know some of the Italy clones
had them. They are a fine pistol. One of our club members uses one. Bob's go
for around 900.00

Pahoo · August 23, 2010, 11:32 AM

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I think it was CVA that made a .44 copy of these recently

Recently is relative. Sure with I had a picture to reference on this Tingle or CVA, By any chance, was the CVA model name; Prospector?
If so, I built two of these kits a few years back. Understand that I am not familiar with the Tingles but may be familiar with the CVA's. You description comes very close, especially the light trigger.

Be Safe !!!

Erich · August 23, 2010, 08:49 PM

I've seen photos of early Shelbyville-marked brass-frames from Mr. Tingle.

From this thread: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthre...re-the-tingles

This one I'm considering is the steel frame Model of 1960, though. Thanks so much for letting me know that they are good quality pistols. I figured, but . . . well, it's nice to hear it from someone who knows.

"Prospector"! Yep, that's the one, Pahoo! I couldn't recall it.

So, I've talked to the store today, and they told me that the push-off issue has been repaired. I'm having a difficult time finding comparables on the auction sites for value consideration - not many of these things out there.

Here's one from not too long ago . . .

http://rock-island-auction.ammoland....5-june-09.html

Pahoo · August 24, 2010, 03:52 PM

I now know the origin of the CVA Prospector. I have two and only shoot one and it's fun to shoot and easy to clean. Mine is rated at a .44 PRB but have never tried to find a conical to shoot. The instructions listed a .451 round ball but sure that was an error as it is a single shot pistol. Thanks again for your post.

Be Safe !!!

Rvfixerguy · November 2, 2010, 11:08 PM

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I have a original Bob Tingle .40 pistol For Sale
Cincinnati, OH
10" barrel steel block. with rifle stock
S/N 378
$1200 or resonable offer
shot 6 times
still have box
original owner bought in 1963

Valley man · July 31, 2011, 10:32 AM

Hi, Do you still have the Tingle pistol and items you had for sale or possibly trade? I have seven of the pistols and have been trying to pick up one of the stock attachments? Would you consider parting with the stock and accessories? My email is [email protected]. Tks for your consideration.
Valley man

August 22, 2010, 04:54 PM	#1
Erich Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 2,543	Tingle single shot in-line .40 I think it was CVA that made a .44 copy of these recently, but Bob Tingle of Shelbyville, back home in Indiana, used to make .40 in-line single shots that vaguely resembled the profile of Remington 1858s. Anyone have any experience with them? I ran across one yesterday that had a superlight trigger that would allow push-off to the half-cock notch - the store is fixing that issue, but I was pretty excited about maybe picking the gun up, just to fuss with. It had the appropriate Tingle marks, but I recall it had a steel frame instead of the brass ones I know I've seen before. Might be a fun Hoosier "little brother" to the T/C .54 Scout pistol I have. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with the breed? Last edited by Erich; August 22, 2010 at 07:31 PM.

August 23, 2010, 08:49 PM	#4
Erich Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 2,543	I've seen photos of early Shelbyville-marked brass-frames from Mr. Tingle. From this thread: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthre...re-the-tingles This one I'm considering is the steel frame Model of 1960, though. Thanks so much for letting me know that they are good quality pistols. I figured, but . . . well, it's nice to hear it from someone who knows. "Prospector"! Yep, that's the one, Pahoo! I couldn't recall it. So, I've talked to the store today, and they told me that the push-off issue has been repaired. I'm having a difficult time finding comparables on the auction sites for value consideration - not many of these things out there. Here's one from not too long ago . . . http://rock-island-auction.ammoland....5-june-09.html Last edited by Erich; August 23, 2010 at 08:59 PM.

July 31, 2011, 10:32 AM	#7
Valley man Junior Member Join Date: July 31, 2011 Posts: 1	Tingle pistol stock Hi, Do you still have the Tingle pistol and items you had for sale or possibly trade? I have seven of the pistols and have been trying to pick up one of the stock attachments? Would you consider parting with the stock and accessories? My email is [email protected]. Tks for your consideration. Valley man Last edited by Valley man; July 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM.

August 22, 2010, 08:49 PM	#2
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	I don't know that Bob made a brass frame. I know some of the Italy clones had them. They are a fine pistol. One of our club members uses one. Bob's go for around 900.00

August 24, 2010, 03:52 PM	#5
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	I now know the origin of the CVA Prospector. I have two and only shoot one and it's fun to shoot and easy to clean. Mine is rated at a .44 PRB but have never tried to find a conical to shoot. The instructions listed a .451 round ball but sure that was an error as it is a single shot pistol. Thanks again for your post. Be Safe !!!

November 2, 2010, 11:08 PM	#6
Rvfixerguy Junior Member Join Date: April 15, 2008 Posts: 4	trailer gun 016.jpg trailer gun 017.jpg trailer gun 018.jpg I have a original Bob Tingle .40 pistol For Sale Cincinnati, OH 10" barrel steel block. with rifle stock S/N 378 $1200 or resonable offer shot 6 times still have box original owner bought in 1963