I have a chance to get a REAL COLT 1860 gen 2

[n5lyc]

So a guy locally has a colt 1860, it has all the right markings,
The serial number 202953 puts it toward the end of the gen 2 guns.
The cylinder is ringed from cocking and people handling it, but appears to be unfired.

It was carried by a artillery reenactor, and shows some holster wear.
He passed away, and his son is selling it, and the flap holster.

Because of the cylinder marks, and holster wear, I guess it will be my shooter..

What's an approximate value of one of these in good used shape?

Any input would be helpful.

 

[Fingers McGee]

A used F1200 in 95% condition is worth in the neighborhood of $425.00

 

[n5lyc]

I am lost, (not a colt collector) what's a f1200?

 

[Fingers McGee]

That's the Colt catalog/model number of a 2nd Gen 1860 Army

 

[n5lyc]

Well, I got it.

Brought it home, gave it a good disassembly and cleaning.

The cylinder stop was coming up before the hammer got to half cock causing the ring on the cylinder.

In checking it out, the cylinder stop was coming up with a lot of force.
It was not binding, when I loosened the trigger/ bolt stop spring screw 1/16 turn to reduce the force it applied to the cylinder stop, it started working perfectly,

And it came with a seemingly correct holster and belt.

All for $250.

I don't think I got hurt too bad..

 

[DoubleDeuce 1]

You did well with that purchase.

 

[45 Dragoon]

Nice!!

Mike
www.goonsgunworks.com

 

[Fingers McGee]

You got a great deal. Have fun with it.