Can anyone tell me what this gun is?

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Literally found in a ditch, know its a break action single shot but can anyone tell me more?
Thanks


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I have a Model #1 Type 3 H & R Handy Gun . I removed the wood grip & compared to this unit .
I can say that the grip frame is completely different than my Handy Gun . I would post a pic of mine ,
if I knew how to do it.
This looks like a Cooey 84 or 840 with a homemade grip frame added.
 
Common enough years ago, many enterprising people with some basic skills and some tools would convert single shot .22 rifles and single shot shotguns into home made single shot pistols of varying quality. Illegal? Of course, but 50, 60 and more years ago nobody was too concerned. If some kid got caught with one he had it taken away, a stern lecture to the parents and someone got their a$$ tanned. Probably not a city thing.
 
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Someone tossed parts after using it in a crime? Where's the barrel? I'd turn it in they may be able to get a serial#.In a ditch aka tossed out a car window doesn't sound like a farm boy move.
 
Someone tossed parts after using it in a crime? Where's the barrel? I'd turn it in they may be able to get a serial#.In a ditch aka tossed out a car window doesn't sound like a farm boy move.

Odds are there never was a serial number on it. Those are a more or less modern thing. They weren't required by law in the U.S. until 68 (Gun Control Act). Many Canadian made guns I've seen from before the 50's didn't have them, either.
 
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