1858 New model Army

[Cowboydj]

The steel finish on my 1858 new model Army look odd, not smooth. Any idea what this could be.

[dieNusse1]

Wow! My first impression is that the frame is fresh out of the mold.

What is the S/N located on the frame under the left grip? The S/N on the bottom of the barrel? The S/N on the trigger guard tab?

How is the address on top of the barrel marked?

In any event, we need more pictures.

[Cowboydj]

I’ll post additional photos and serial # later tonight.

[Patbar]

I'd say that this gun was well pitted and has been very heavily buffed, and even filed.

[Jim in Wisconsin]

Those could be marks from a very aggressive wire wheel.

[Cowboydj]

The serial number is 81790. It is on the left side grip frame, left wood stock and trigger guard. No other markings that are legible on the gun. As you can see, the stamping on the top barrel is very faint. It is a 3 line stamping.