Somebody Help Me Save My $$

It's a second model by characteristics (rectangular bolt cuts & square back triggerguard); but, a 3rd model according to serial number and table in Wilson's Colt book.

A faint cylinder scene isn't unusual. Cylinder scenes are roll engraved and the rest of the engraving is chiseled and stamped. Roll engraving just leaves an impression on the surface of the metal. Chiseled engraving is cutting the metal and removing some of it to leave the pattern.
 
As clear and clean as the cuts are on the brass I would go with what the seller says on no idea if its original. My guess is its a later work on the ingraving. But its still a nice gun and as its a bit hinky you may get a good gun for a decent price.
 
You might as well enjoy yourself - :D

Just don't forget: Money talks, but - the only thing it says is "good-bye". :p

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Interesting on how only two screws seem to be buggered up (lower grip frame and frame under cylinder). The nipples appear to be replacements, as do the hammer, hand and cylinder stop screws. The grips do not appear to be wood that is 100+ years old, and there is no photograph of under the barrel where Uberti puts the "Black Powder Only" logos.

Ask for a photo of the underneath of the barrel.

The Doc is out now. :cool:
 
I'm thinking the gun is original but like the others have stated not completely original. I think the engraving on at least some of the brass should closer match the cylinder scene for wear if it was done during it's used lifetime. I think it was done either just before or right after it's retirement. I do think the screws have been replaced as well as the grips and wedge. It's still a fairly decent gun tho.
 
my source says 3 model started with SN 10700. The last 2nds were made in 1851, so 10671 would be one of the last ones made. Engraving is classic Colt. Civilian market weapon with silver plate.. Nipples do appear new. The grip to my eye looks original--note how it has dried out around the edges. , even the screws are old, having hints of blue left on them in places. Looks real to me but I'm not an expert.
 
The engraving looks beautiful and is a real pleasure to view. Someone's about to win a treasurable gun at what may end up being a fairly reasonable price. :)
 
Thanks for the info guy's...I took myself out of the game and went and bought a small benchtop lathe for my blacksmithing...bet I can figure out how to make a bp gun on it eventually....if I live that long.
 
Wow! It was at ~$2300 with 5 hours left when I posted yesterday.
Then it went up $5000 in the 5 hour time span after that!
 
Ben Towe said:
$100 overnight/$70 ground shipping? That seems somewhat high?
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To the seller's credit, the listing states:

Shipping is direct to the buyer's door and is a flat rate of $100 insured. Should the shipping be less than the $100 charge, a refund of the difference will be issued to the buyer.
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I imagine that the price of the extra insurance will be high. The post office limit is $5000 worth of insurance which they charge $51.70 for.
 
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