Howdy, I have inherited a pair of old Colts that belonged to my Great Grand Father. they are cap and ball? with a octagonal barrel. I'm not sure how to identify them. Some simple markings such as:
1. Colt name and New York address along top of barrel
2. Serial numbers on various parts
3. Left side of frame says "Colts Patent" but no numbers present
Thats about it I believe for both guns. Wood handle, brass trigger guard and strap. Pretty fair condition I would think but then I'm not a gun collector. Just a little bit of light rust on one of the guns, some wear or alteration to one (such as the front sight appears to be worn/filed down). There are family "heirlooms" and I am just curious about them.
I also have a cap and shot? side by side shotgun but I have not looked at it much yet.
Thanks for any help.
Cy
PS - After looking more closely at the second revolver I see that it is marked as .36 cal and has the patent stamp on the cylinder. Also, there is I believe a small "S" stamped on the left front of the trigger guard on the second revolver. The guns appear identical except for the lack of markings on the one. All serial numbers appear to match on both guns.
1. Colt name and New York address along top of barrel
2. Serial numbers on various parts
3. Left side of frame says "Colts Patent" but no numbers present
Thats about it I believe for both guns. Wood handle, brass trigger guard and strap. Pretty fair condition I would think but then I'm not a gun collector. Just a little bit of light rust on one of the guns, some wear or alteration to one (such as the front sight appears to be worn/filed down). There are family "heirlooms" and I am just curious about them.
I also have a cap and shot? side by side shotgun but I have not looked at it much yet.
Thanks for any help.
Cy
PS - After looking more closely at the second revolver I see that it is marked as .36 cal and has the patent stamp on the cylinder. Also, there is I believe a small "S" stamped on the left front of the trigger guard on the second revolver. The guns appear identical except for the lack of markings on the one. All serial numbers appear to match on both guns.
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