What kind of gun is this?

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  1. MNpurple

    MNpurple Die Hard Bowhunter

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    This belonged to my wife's great-grandfather. At first I thought Derringer until realizing those were single shots. Any idea? Probably late 1800s.

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  3. Muzzy Man

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    Looks a lot like an early Colt .32 law man's revolver. The shortened stock can be used as a club for whacking people instead shooting them.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Awesome! I love old guns!


     
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    Looks like a cool paper weight to me.
     
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