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Colt 1849 Wells Fargo - HELP!

dragonpuff
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury, I have evidence for you to consider regarding a 1849 Colt Wells Fargo Model with a 4" barrel. This little beauty has about 70% of orignal color left, about 60-70% of the "Stagecoach Hold-Up Scene" clearly visible. Serial numbers all match, including the wedge, and (as you know) has the rounded triger guard. I would say that it would rate in the fine to fine plu condition. It has the Colt Patent on the left frame, the two line New York address on the barrel with the bracket finials on each end, the cylinder engraving clearly states by "W.L. Orsmby", all letters and numbers are clear and sharp, you can even feel some of them. Now, with that information - here is the problem; This Wells Fargo has all matching serial numbers in the "LOW FOUR (4) digit series. What I have found out is that 4 digit number is in the "Baby Dragoon" series of serial numbers, since the 1849 started at around 12000 (5 Digit). AS well, I know that the
Baby Dragoon" did have the stagecoach scene, as well as the Texas Ranger/Indian Scene. I am having research on the serial number at Cody, however, I would appreciate any comments that any of you may have. It does not have any Belgium or foreign marks of any kind on it, and has no letters before, after, or, in the serial number, which is less than 1300. Help if you can and Thanks.
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  • rufe-snow
    You're not going to be able to get any definitive answer in this forum.

    Only a hands-on from some pros are going to answer your question.

    Contact the CCA , at this link.



    http://www.coltcollectorsassoc.com/

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  • dragonpuff
    Thanks, however I've already been there - done that. They are just about as confused as to it as everyone else is.
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by dragonpuff
    I am having research on the serial number at Cody, however, I would appreciate any comments that any of you may have.

    Cody research on a Colt[?][?][?] Last time I checked, Waddy Colvert (the research specialist) was only able to research Winchester, Marlin, and L.C. Smith serial numbers[:0]

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • dragonpuff
    UPDATE ON 1849 COLT WELLS FARGO

    Just wanted to thank everyone and let you know that I just received notification from the Cody Museaum on this Colt. It is original, was made in 1847 (3 years before actual production in 1850), less than 100 made during that period. Thanks
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  • 101AIRBORNE
    Just wondering why this 1847 manufactured 1849 would have been called a Wells Fargo Model since Wells Fargo bagan operation in 1852? Also,
    I have only seen two Wells Fargo Models and they had 3" barrels. Had no idea that Cody had any Colt records. Must be pre-production-
    pre-operation. Very fast answer from Cody.
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  • Xracer
    Sounds like this gun is a good candidate for a Colt Letter.

    I know that a lot of the records were lost in the 1864 fire, but there's always a chance.........according to Colt Archive Services, "Some 1849 Pocket Revolvers are available-call prior to ordering" http://www.colt.com/CMCI/archive_prices.asp

    A bit pricey, but with a firearm this valuable, well worth a try.
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