huntsman53
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UPDATED with PICS: Colt 1860 Army Revolver Estate Find!
I don't often attend Auctions but there was an Estate Auction today that I just could not resist and I am glad I did! They had an enormous amount of antiques, toys, paintings, tools, guns, coins, watches, jewelry and way many more items that I cannot fathom to list. I lucked out and picked up a Colt 1860 Army Revolver for only $325 plus 10% Buyers premium. The Auctioneer stated that they had checked the Serial Number and that the Revolver was made in 1871. I did not have my' Blue Book of Gun Values but doubted the statement due to the low Serial Number 136,xxx and went with my gut feeling on it. The Revolver was actually produced by Colt in 1863 and was found in a wash cabinet inside the home which I believe dates from the late 1800's and was also being sold. The Revolver has some rust on it and whoever owned it painted over the bluing in an attempt to protect it from degrading. I checked it over as best I could and everything looks 100% original on it with no miss matched Serial Numbered parts. It should not take much to get it cleaned up pretty good and even in working condition and when I have done so, I will post some pics. I will probably take some pics of it as is as well to show the before and after condition, so please don't rag me for pics. The great thing is, I purchased a lot of other stuff at the Auction and a Carlton Ladies Watch with what appears to be Diamonds and a Bulova Ladies Watch that is in it's original case and box, may just pay for everything I purchased today when I sell them. Let's hope anyway!!
Frank
I don't often attend Auctions but there was an Estate Auction today that I just could not resist and I am glad I did! They had an enormous amount of antiques, toys, paintings, tools, guns, coins, watches, jewelry and way many more items that I cannot fathom to list. I lucked out and picked up a Colt 1860 Army Revolver for only $325 plus 10% Buyers premium. The Auctioneer stated that they had checked the Serial Number and that the Revolver was made in 1871. I did not have my' Blue Book of Gun Values but doubted the statement due to the low Serial Number 136,xxx and went with my gut feeling on it. The Revolver was actually produced by Colt in 1863 and was found in a wash cabinet inside the home which I believe dates from the late 1800's and was also being sold. The Revolver has some rust on it and whoever owned it painted over the bluing in an attempt to protect it from degrading. I checked it over as best I could and everything looks 100% original on it with no miss matched Serial Numbered parts. It should not take much to get it cleaned up pretty good and even in working condition and when I have done so, I will post some pics. I will probably take some pics of it as is as well to show the before and after condition, so please don't rag me for pics. The great thing is, I purchased a lot of other stuff at the Auction and a Carlton Ladies Watch with what appears to be Diamonds and a Bulova Ladies Watch that is in it's original case and box, may just pay for everything I purchased today when I sell them. Let's hope anyway!!
Frank
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