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| Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 04:38 am |
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ArtChee Member
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I have recently obtained an 1851 Colt Navy revolver. However, it has NO serial number or manufacturer stamped anywhere on the weapon. It is in very good condition = no "dings", pitting, "scars". Just needs a good cleaning. Could it be that Confederate copies were not given serial numbers or any ID markings? How does one determine a replica or an original? Attachment: My1851NavyColt.jpg (Downloaded 29 times)
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| Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2009 03:50 am |
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19bama46 Member
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SHOUTING>>>>> Do not clean it! If it is indeed original, you will destroy all or most of its value if you "shine it up".... leave it alone and get an estimate of value and authenticity Ed
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| Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2009 04:34 am |
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Johan Steele Life NRA,SUVCW # 48,Legion 352 
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1. It isn't confederate. 2. I don't believe it to be an original. 3. Look at the cylinder to breech face mating then take some measurements, particularly of the screws, if they're metric they're Italian. 4. Look to a reputable dealer say Lodgewood or College Hill Arsenal for verification. At first glance I would say it's an Italian Pietta but I've been wrong before and am no expert on pistols by any means.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2009 04:36 am |
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ArtChee Member
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Wow! that is the 2nd warning I have received today to not CLEAN the gun. Unfortunately, I belatedly shined a pen light down the bore and found that it was plugged (or never through). Also, the cylinder chambers are not fully open that it would accept the charge, plug, and ball. And it appears that the caps are FIXED. THE PIECE IS A NON-FIRING REPLICA. It is merely a display piece, so guess it can be cleaned up. Thanks for the input. ArtChee
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| Posted: Tue Oct 6th, 2009 12:48 am |
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19bama46 Member
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hope you didn't pay too much for it.. and yes, you can clean it to your heart's content, if fact, if you want, I'll be gald for your to clean my '58 Remington replica
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| Posted: Tue Oct 6th, 2009 01:15 am |
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ArtChee Member
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Well... as a matter of fact, didn't pay a lot. It came with a 1942 US Army leather holster, which I found on eBay selling for more than I paid for the gun AND holster. Anyone know what a replica of this 1851 Colt might be worth?
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| Posted: Tue Oct 6th, 2009 06:09 pm |
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19bama46 Member
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ArtChee wrote: Well... as a matter of fact, didn't pay a lot. It came with a 1942 US Army leather holster, which I found on eBay selling for more than I paid for the gun AND holster. Firing replicas are couple or 3 hundred dollars and up.. from Cabellas, Bass pro, etc... A non firing replica... I would not pay anything for it, but I think they sell for $40 to $50 IIRC
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