[delcrossv]

She's a beater, but still shootin' after 125 years.

1st model Hand Ejector (Model of 1896). No ship date yet, but a first year gun with that s/n.

 

[msharley]

Hey D,

Good for you.....

Bet it still shoots!

Later, Mark

 

[delcrossv]

Sure does. Getting a little sloppy, but it shoots fine. Definitely not a sock drawer gun.
Been sitting in the back of the safe for quite a while and finally photographed it.

 

[ussmanlovede36]

Cool. What caliber?

 

[delcrossv]

Cool. What caliber?

.32 long. The only caliber this model was made in.

 

[Breakaway500]

That is a bit gnarly looking..how do you open the cylinder?

 

[jeepnut]

Great old shooter. Often shoot my 100+ year old guns and wonder what the new guns will look like when they are 100 years old as far as function and ability to shoot.

 

[delcrossv]

That is a bit gnarly looking..how do you open the cylinder?

Oh it's gnarly, but on the other hand, I didn't pay much for it. This one was shot a lot and generally got very little TLC.
To open, you pull the front part of the ejector rod forward.

Great old shooter. Often shoot my 100+ year old guns and wonder what the new guns will look like when they are 100 years old as far as function and ability to shoot.

I guess that depends on who owns it. I have a Mod 1899 M&P from 1900 that looks and functions like a new gun.

 

[timetripper]

That is a nice oldie! Looks like the ejector knob is missing. Not uncommon with those models. Is it possible to find a replacement?

John

 

[delcrossv]

That is a nice oldie! Looks like the ejector knob is missing. Not uncommon with those models. Is it possible to find a replacement?

John

I know someone who makes replacements, but don't feel the need to spend an additional $50 for one.

 

[delcrossv]

Per Mr. Jinks, this one shipped in September 1899.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Always great to see an Old Timer...pistol that is!