IamNOTaNUT
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I was wondering if any of you can tell me what this is. It is a single action revolver, cap and ball, with a color case-hardened frame and polished blue octagonal barrel of about 6-inches.
The frame is marked "COLTS PATENT" on the left side of the frame. Underneath the frame is the number 141xx in three places adjacent to each other. On the frame, on the trigger housing plate near the front screw, and on the barrel assembly, adjacent to the number on the frame. The number is also marked on the butt of the grip.
The cylinder is marked "COLT'S PATENT No. 141xx". Underneath this is the inscription "Engraved by W.L. Ormsby New York".
The cylinder is engraved with a naval battle scene and the inscription, "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843".
The barrel looks to be about .36 caliber, but I haven't mic'ed it to be sure.
Can someone tell me what this is, approximately when it was manufactured, and the approximate value?
Thanks!
The frame is marked "COLTS PATENT" on the left side of the frame. Underneath the frame is the number 141xx in three places adjacent to each other. On the frame, on the trigger housing plate near the front screw, and on the barrel assembly, adjacent to the number on the frame. The number is also marked on the butt of the grip.
The cylinder is marked "COLT'S PATENT No. 141xx". Underneath this is the inscription "Engraved by W.L. Ormsby New York".
The cylinder is engraved with a naval battle scene and the inscription, "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843".
The barrel looks to be about .36 caliber, but I haven't mic'ed it to be sure.
Can someone tell me what this is, approximately when it was manufactured, and the approximate value?
Thanks!