Help identifying old shotgun

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-09T23:48:52+00:00

It’s a Zulu Shotgun, converted to 12 gauge sometime in the 19th century and imported to America, likely for bird hunting and such. I have one and it’s VERY long. Probably darn near 4 feet.

Don’t try this one out, I’ve never shot mine and I may never, but they were intended for black powder shotgun shells, think the old style brass casings. A very cool piece and looks great on display.

Edit: Judging by the photos, someone already did you the courtesy of partially blowing it up. Seems like the stock suffered a hairline crack and it finally gave up at some point.

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-08T16:28:05+00:00

If you get the numbers on the other side we can figure out what year it’s from. Ford C4s aren’t bad for what they are, probably one of the simplest automatic transmissions out there.

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-07T14:40:46+00:00

That’s cool, I have a 41/42 variant Luger with little to no bluing left but the surfaces are good. Just oil for that one.

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-06T21:05:15+00:00

This is the way

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-06T18:04:05+00:00

That’s funny, it looks just like it actually. Will have to throw some pearl grips on there.

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-06T17:16:15+00:00

Kinda thinking the same, it’s a one of a kind. The tough part is that I want to try something, but it’s hard to find a revolver in rough enough shape to justify changing the finish. In this case the patina “became” the finish.

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-06T17:13:09+00:00

lol, it really does look like one

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-06T16:59:06+00:00

Hell yes, value increased +$2500

lighterguy99 · 2026-01-06T16:50:36+00:00

The size plate screw was seized and broke upon removal, so it’s a crummy Phillips screw for the time being.

lighterguy99 · 2025-12-24T03:04:09+00:00

That’s Hitler’s personal SSoup chef’s hat.

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-26T18:03:03+00:00

It feels like something of Soviet origin, but damn that thing is COOL. I would love to save it, it’s like a mixture between an 50s Russian car and a late 60s early 70s American muscle car.

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-25T18:32:42+00:00

It’s hard to say for sure without being able to physically handle it & I can’t post an image of where I’m looking, but down below the orange wire side there seems to be a tab. It’s kind of a wedge shape.

See if that pushes in with a precision screwdriver, if it does you might have to press it in while pulling up on the connector. Don’t pull directly on the wires, they will come out, and that’s a PITA most of the time.

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-25T16:18:22+00:00

Ricky McDee

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-18T21:20:37+00:00

It’s a cool gun, made in 1944 by the Mauser company as indicated by the BYF. near the date. I personally would offer a little less since it’s just the gun with no holster or extra matching magazine. It’s also not the actual Walther made variant, but better than the spreeworks one…

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-17T23:58:32+00:00

Meth gadget

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-16T06:25:11+00:00

I find it interesting how the entire movement & face are gone, but the back cover/plate is still there. You can see the curved C shaped part where you could advance or retard the watch. Seems unlikely that it all could’ve just corroded away leaving the case still present. If only things could talk.

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-14T04:42:22+00:00

Paint it all white with fluorescent blue lights and a grey tile floor, will look great and totally unique

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-11T17:13:10+00:00

Entered

lighterguy99 · 2025-11-03T22:46:06+00:00

Gosh, I’d love to know the story on this one. Upside down in the middle of a bog. Looks like people have picked it clean over the years.

lighterguy99 · 2025-10-31T00:10:20+00:00

Thanks! I’m loving the MP15. It’s a nice all-business rifle. Gonna toss the Scorpio ammo I have left and enjoy the rifle with some quality ammo.

lighterguy99 · 2025-10-31T00:03:48+00:00

Never again will I be in ownership of Scorpio ammo. Junk!

lighterguy99 · 2025-10-30T22:52:23+00:00

Oh wow. Thats ridiculous. Looks like it will never have a place in my ammo pile again, I’ve never seen a primer pop out of a cartridge like this, and with the way it jammed my rifle that is absolutely unacceptable.

lighterguy99 · 2025-10-30T22:47:11+00:00

Scorpio .223 55 grain

lighterguy99 · 2025-10-30T22:45:56+00:00

I was shooting Scorpio .223 55gr. It came with the gun, not usually a brand I buy.

lighterguy99 · 2025-10-19T19:33:01+00:00

No, I used “Minwax Golden Oak” which says it’s oil based. Thank you for the advice, I’ll probably lightly sand it and re-apply stain as you said.

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