Out of curiosity, what is the oldest gun you have that you still school? Saw this on another forum and it was interesting to see the various types.

What does "school" mean?

My grandfather’s Model 12 Winchester that’s over 100 years old. And his Stevens 22 bolt action, pre serial number, so over 100 years old probably.

Stevens Junior 22. It’s around 110 years old. It still shoots.

Old to me. Winchester model 25 12ga shotgun, no idea how old it is and I've had it almost 50 years.

I never schooled any of my guns. They schooled me.

Winchester 12 gauge Model 1887 made in early 1888….hand loaded brass black powder shells. Brass shell by feet in turkey pics

My dad's first rifle from 1946.

Trapdoor Springfield made in 1886. Shoots well and is in great shape for its age. Thought about taking a buck with it this year.

Snake wins and that 1887 is a great example. It locks up and is machined for the time better than most currently if we are being honest.

Late 40’s early 50’s build FN commercial Mauser as far as “as built” setups. I do have a 1903 action build my grandfather built that the action itself is a bit older chambered in 22var.

Colt model 1903. It was manufactured in 1914. Still take it out to shoot on occasion. I also have a Winchester 1886 chambered in 38-56. I'd like to shoot it, but you really can't find ammo for it, and I'm not getting dies and forming cases for something that may get shoot a couple times, then put away.

okay, change school to shoot. Bad eyes and allergies make for a typing fool.

An uncle of mine passed away some years back and left me this Parker 12 gauge, made in 1913.

I don't school any guns but this Colt is still in the family. Originally issued by the Texas Rangers new to a Great Great Grandfather. I have brass and a mold, have loaded smokeless rounds but I have not run any black through it. .32-20 from 1904.

1873 Springfield Trapdoor here.

My 1901 M96 Swedish Mauser is mine, and it gets frequent use at the hog stand. So far it's my most accurate rifle as well.





For other guns over 100 years old, I also have a 1915 Carcano cavalry carbine, a 1917 M95 Mannlicher, and a 1918 M/94/14 Swedish Mauser carbine. I also inherited my grandpa's Lefever 20 gauge SxS, not exactly sure when it was made but it was 1920s or earlier.

Carcanos


Mannlicher

My grandfather's Iver Johnson model X .22 rifle. He earned it as a paper boy @ 1931.

Winchester Model 12 20 ga from 1913, it shoots 2 1/2" shells. Locks up tight and kills doves.

Volunteer Arms single shot 410. Not sure of the exact date, but my Great Uncle bought it between 1910 and 1920. I also have a Model 12 in 12 gauge from that same time period.

My grandpa's Colt Police Positive in 38spl. Made in 1919.

First year Marlin 39 ,1921, is the oldest that gets the most use. Got older but dont hunt with them.


My Father-in-law hunts almost exclusively with this '92 in 25-20 from 1897.

My step Dads Colt 1903 semi in .32. Dated around 1914. Shoots well.

Winchester model 1906 takedown .22 bought on this forum. Believe it was made in 1910.

Rem Model 8 - 1924
Rem UMC Model 12 - 1928