1858

[MPCOLDSH]

Hi. My father in law found an old 1858 in a crawlspace under his parents old house.

It’s in really bad shape. Serial number is 114121

Local restoration shop says it’s beyond repair.

I’d like to have an idea of when this was manufactured, please.

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[aardq]

Hi,

That is a Colt, 1860 Army Model revolver. It was made in 1863.
It can be cleaned up a lot to make a nicer display, and you can buy screws
but it will never fire again.

Frame it, maybe with a photo of the house, and enjoy it as a decoration.

Daniel

[karu]

Hi,
You're not on the good forum my friend.. lol
But it doesn't matter as it's always nice to see a U.S civil war revolver!
Nice relic condition, let it as it is..

Daniel you owe 5$..

Karu

[aardq]

Hi Karu,

Yes, Karu, I used the c word, ; ) but in this case, the $5 fine for using the "c" word wouldn't apply. because the writer isn't familiar with gun makes and wouldn't know what I meant if I just wrote that it was, " a C 1860 Army Model." Therefore the c word had to be used in the interest of accuracy, and giving a clear, understandable answer. : ) : ) : )

Do you have that same rule in France, and what is the fine in France? Is the fine in Francs or Euros.

Thanks,
Daniel

[karu]

Hi Dan,
Nice to hear you again.
I see that your always there to help.
There is no Remington Society of America of France, so that's ok
We do have forums on black powder/modern firearms from everywhere.
But they are rarely dedicated to only one manufacturer or brand.
The tremendous development for small firearms in the last 19th century in U.S.A is also incomparable.
Especially for percussion revolvers before and during the civil war.

The €uro was adopted in France in 2002 like twelve other European countries.
& since then prices has raised and raised..

See you,
karu