41 Colt help
This is my Grandmother's revolver...apparently given to her by her Grandfather. I have not scoured through the internet for information yet...Does anybody know any history on this revolver? It is single action, with "Pat. Sept. 19. 1871" etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Colt Single Action Army. I'm not sure of the full serial number but it looks like 150728. If so, it was made in 1893. It was made for blackpowder ammo ONLY. These are very collectible and more pics would be nice. Congratulations! [:)]
The holster is also collectible. Are there any markings on the backside?0 -
Thanks, Spider. You are correct on the s/n. I had no idea it was for Blackpowder. What pictures would you like?
BTW...I would never consider selling it, but what is this piece worth?0 -
If you look on the auction side you can get a good idea of what they go for. Yours is in decent condition and is worth some money-check the completed auctions and you can get a good idea of what they go for--not just current auctions with inflated prices but auctions that have been won. Colts similar to yours go from $1,500 on up. You might want to contact Colt and get a factory letter as well. Nice gun--Ten-X, Ultramax and Buffaloarms.com list .41 Colt ammo but I don't belive they are using blackpowder so you may have to reload your own if you want to shoot it--plus they want between $66-$80 a box[:0] 0 -
Thanks for the info. Was this also known as the "peacemaker"? 0 -
The leather for the gun may also have a decent value, please post pictures of any markings on the leather holster.
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Peacemaker, Hogs leg, Plow handle, Model P and probably lots of other names. Great, great gun in what looks to be great shape. Congrats! 0 -
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Peacemaker, Hogs leg, Plow handle, Model P and probably lots of other names. Great, great gun in what looks to be great shape. Congrats!
...and Thumb Buster, Equalizer, Widow Maker, Six-Shooter, etc.0 -
Your old Single Action appears, from the pictures provided, to be unaltered, including the front sight! With a 4 3/4 inch barrel your single action should have a 2 line address on top of the barrel. I would rate its condition as fair since I cannot see any finish, so its true value is in its family history! Being what is referred to as a black powder frame single action (diagonal screw retaining the base pin instead of the later traverse spring loaded latch) and an antique it has more value than a later prewar single action. I would say, from what I see that to a collector, not a dealer, it would probably bring $2000, perhaps a little more; but much less to a dealer.
A Colt Archive letter is pricey ($100) and your gun should letter in its current configuration. However, the letter will show were the gun was shipped, which might coincide with where your Grandmother's Grandfather originally resided and bought the gun. Unfortunately, if it letters to a place like Simmons Hardware in St. Louis, MO; then it is a "nowhere" gun because Simmons reshipped Colts to the 4 corners of the US after they received them.
I'd suggest leaving this old single action in retirement and not shooting it; just enjoy holding it and looking at it!0 -
Years ago I had a 41 Colt, it was a Colt New Navy or something like that. Based on a magazine article I bell mouthed some 38sp cases and light loaded some 41 cast bullets. I naturally split a few cases but it didn't shoot well at all. I traded it for something else. At the time it was worth about $40 in pretty good shape.
I wish now I had all of the strange guns that have passed through my hands as nearly worthless in the past.[:(!][:(!]0 -
The only markings on the leather holster are "45" with a "5" under it. No mfg information. It almost looks custom made. Thanks again for your help. 0
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