This is an old shotgun, probably dating from the 20's or 30's. It's a 12 gauge Western Field shotgun, a popular catalog model of the time. This is an odd duck (as it were) for fowling pieces because it's a bolt action with a two-round box magazine. Shotguns tend to be break action (either single shot, side by side double, or over and under double) or pump. A bolt action shotgun is at first blush an odd choice, but in the abstract, the bolt action allows for a reload without altering the sighting (i.e. you don't have to lower the gun to chamber another round), although the other common shotgun designs do this as well.
This shotgun was owned by a famous decoy carver in the Chincoteague, VA area, although I have misplaced the card with his name on it. It shows plenty of use as well as care, and would make a fine and serviceable goose or duck gun for those rainy mornings on the marsh. I've been thinking of cutting it down to a shorter (yet legal) length as a home defense piece...but I already have several of those ready to press into service. I may just leave it alone until the boy is old enough to learn to shoot.
This is a cutlass/hunting sword. It's unmarked but probably from Europe (likely Germany) and probably from the late 1800's. Someone has nicked the blade up pretty good - either playing around or in actual combat. The cordage wrapping of the grips is intact, but any leather or sharkskin is gone. I have this piece for only one reason - to lend a bit of cred to my pirate costume/kit, in which I strive for a modicum of authenticity. Since I don't own an early 1700's cutlass (and wouldn't bring a valuable old weapon to a costume party anyway), this sword fits the bill nicely.
