My punt gun

pksu · August 8, 2009, 12:51 AM

Hi Experts
This gun was left by my grandfather.Some one says it's a punt gun.Do you think so.Pls check it and tell me your opinion.

the link of the gun pictures:http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=...7TbGWmhw%3D%3D

Bill DeShivs · August 8, 2009, 03:18 AM

It's a hand made gun. Very unique.

pksu · August 8, 2009, 04:39 AM

how much does it cost?

(BH) · August 8, 2009, 09:54 AM

Thats a mighty interesting piece of work you got there.

**Bud Helms** · August 8, 2009, 10:02 AM

Info on a biarre Gun

THIS is a SHOTGUN!!!!

DryGulch · August 8, 2009, 10:32 AM

Here's a video of a couple of guys shooting a punt gun. Unbelievable!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip6ZWQUxQws

srt 10 jimbo · August 8, 2009, 12:28 PM

That would take care of them pesky pigeon's

roy reali · August 8, 2009, 12:31 PM

Or those super tough BG's.

Couzin · August 8, 2009, 12:57 PM

I'm thinking this is a wall gun. They were made all over the world in a bunch of configurations. Your example may have been hand made in China(?) for an export market but I am only guessing because I think I can make out what looks like "xinhu2" on your gun which would actually be Xinhua province. The "no double fire" is a reference to most wall guns which were made to let loose multiple barrels - as in this fine 1680 Saxon example http://www.fototime.com/8220D49EF4162AF/orig.jpg.

Punt guns were usually very large single bore, meant to be mounted in boats or wagons, and loaded with shot, rocks, nuts and bolts, scrap metal - and when touched off, just filled the air with lethality.

P5 Guy · August 8, 2009, 03:12 PM

Weren't they used by professional duck hunters?
I remember seeing one one a small rowboat in a museum in the Northeast.

Jim March · August 8, 2009, 03:29 PM

Why would you want to kill the kicker at an NFL game?!

Couzin · August 8, 2009, 03:33 PM

Not necessarily 'professionals' - but certainly meant for taking large numbers of waterfowl with one (sometimes many barrels at once) round(s). Birds were then sold to markets or as fresh meat or just for content or feathers. The small boat they were used in was called a 'punt' - the guns are still used for hunting in England. There are some interesting photos and information here http://books.google.com/books?id=0Qz...%20gun&f=false - check out the multi barrel piece in the second photo.

pksu · August 8, 2009, 08:16 PM

when has this gun been made? What does it cost in America gun market?

Maser · August 9, 2009, 12:07 AM

From what I remember reading, punt guns were a favorite amongst poachers. I think they are still illegal to hunt with nowadays. They typically were anywhere from 4 gauge up to A gauge (2" bore).

Although, considering they are classed as "antique firearms" by the BATF, I bet it would be a rather interesting gun to SBS.

b.thomas · August 9, 2009, 05:10 AM

My cousin has a old front stuffer (cap and ball type) punt gun in his garage: about 7-7 1/2 feet long, 4 gauge if I remember right. Got a muzzle about inch and a half wide, darn near big enough to use as a drain pipe.

Evan Thomas · August 9, 2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Why would you want to kill the kicker at an NFL game?!

Well, for the obvious reason...

But actually, I believe it's what those guys call their legs...

August 8, 2009, 12:51 AM	#1
pksu Member Join Date: August 2, 2009 Posts: 29	My punt gun Hi Experts This gun was left by my grandfather.Some one says it's a punt gun.Do you think so.Pls check it and tell me your opinion. the link of the gun pictures:http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=...7TbGWmhw%3D%3D Last edited by pksu; August 8, 2009 at 01:06 AM.

August 8, 2009, 03:18 AM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	It's a hand made gun. Very unique. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

August 8, 2009, 09:54 AM	#4
(BH) Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: East TN Posts: 638	Thats a mighty interesting piece of work you got there. __________________ It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. -Samuel Johnson

August 8, 2009, 10:32 AM	#6
DryGulch Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 44	Here's a video of a couple of guys shooting a punt gun. Unbelievable! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip6ZWQUxQws __________________ A .45 in the hand is better than 911 on the phone! - Man's got to know his limitations...

August 8, 2009, 03:12 PM	#10
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	Punt Gun Weren't they used by professional duck hunters? I remember seeing one one a small rowboat in a museum in the Northeast.

August 8, 2009, 04:39 AM	#3
pksu Member Join Date: August 2, 2009 Posts: 29	how much does it cost?

August 8, 2009, 10:02 AM	#5
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	Info on a biarre Gun THIS is a SHOTGUN!!!!

August 8, 2009, 12:28 PM	#7
srt 10 jimbo Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 955	That would take care of them pesky pigeon's

August 8, 2009, 12:31 PM	#8
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	Or those super tough BG's.

August 8, 2009, 12:57 PM	#9
Couzin Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2006 Location: Terrell, Texas Posts: 240	I'm thinking this is a wall gun. They were made all over the world in a bunch of configurations. Your example may have been hand made in China(?) for an export market but I am only guessing because I think I can make out what looks like "xinhu2" on your gun which would actually be Xinhua province. The "no double fire" is a reference to most wall guns which were made to let loose multiple barrels - as in this fine 1680 Saxon example http://www.fototime.com/8220D49EF4162AF/orig.jpg. Punt guns were usually very large single bore, meant to be mounted in boats or wagons, and loaded with shot, rocks, nuts and bolts, scrap metal - and when touched off, just filled the air with lethality.

August 8, 2009, 03:29 PM	#11
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	Why would you want to kill the kicker at an NFL game?! __________________ Jim March

August 8, 2009, 03:33 PM	#12
Couzin Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2006 Location: Terrell, Texas Posts: 240	Not necessarily 'professionals' - but certainly meant for taking large numbers of waterfowl with one (sometimes many barrels at once) round(s). Birds were then sold to markets or as fresh meat or just for content or feathers. The small boat they were used in was called a 'punt' - the guns are still used for hunting in England. There are some interesting photos and information here http://books.google.com/books?id=0Qz...%20gun&f=false - check out the multi barrel piece in the second photo.

August 8, 2009, 08:16 PM	#13
pksu Member Join Date: August 2, 2009 Posts: 29	when has this gun been made? What does it cost in America gun market?

August 9, 2009, 12:07 AM	#14
Maser Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2006 Location: Mysterious Cities of Gold Posts: 920	From what I remember reading, punt guns were a favorite amongst poachers. I think they are still illegal to hunt with nowadays. They typically were anywhere from 4 gauge up to A gauge (2" bore). Although, considering they are classed as "antique firearms" by the BATF, I bet it would be a rather interesting gun to SBS.

August 9, 2009, 05:10 AM	#15
b.thomas Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Posts: 461	My cousin has a old front stuffer (cap and ball type) punt gun in his garage: about 7-7 1/2 feet long, 4 gauge if I remember right. Got a muzzle about inch and a half wide, darn near big enough to use as a drain pipe.