Found my Very First GUN!!

[Garrett424]

Well, it's not an entire gun but it's the cylinder and shell ejector pin assembly from a small caliber handgun/revolver; probably a .22. It's an eight shooter and I have no clue what brand it is. I can't find any markings on it.

I thought it was a toy at first until I looked more closely and saw how it was made.

Based on where I found it, it looks like it was probably disassembled and ditched long ago. Who knows, it may have been used in a crime or even a homicide. It's probably a Saturday night special someone took off the beaten path and tossed in pieces. I'll go back and see if I can locate the rest of it. It got dark and I couldn't hunt any longer.

I'll definitely try and get a picture up tomorrow because my son is working with me and he has a decent phone (which I obviously do not at this time).

I'm actually getting ready to clean this thing as we speak.

The stories that these objects could tell never ceases to amaze me. I could have part of a murder weapon for all I know.
You just never know what you'll dig up next.

So I have to ask. Should I turn it in or is it too late and/or pointless at this point??
It's definitely been in the ground for a long time because it was at least ten inches down.

*****UPDATE*****

This is a smaller caliber than a .22. I got some of the dirt out and I can see the holes better now. I'll figure it out tomorrow.

 

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[dirtlooter]

so let us know, starter pistol maybe?

 

[Garrett424]

so let us know, starter pistol maybe?

Maybe. How big are the shells that they use in those things?? I thought they were typically .22. I'm only familiar with real guns and have never even really looked at a starter pistol.

Here's another theory. This location is known for several suicides. They even have a suicide prevention hotline number posted when you enter the property. Maybe someone was going to go cash it in and changed their mind.

That's just a theory but you never know.

I'm really tired now and I'll check this thing out really well tomorrow when I get a bit of time. I actually have a few hundred .22's at work and I can see if this thing is really smaller. It looks to be but I still haven't gotten all of the dirt out. It's really packed.

 

[Red James Cash]

Watch out Garrett24 the mob uses mainly silenced .22s to make hits with,but not with revolvers but,you never know.

 

[Garrett424]

I guess I may have to take it on the lamb if things begin to heat up.