1849 colt pocket revolver (update)

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Found this colt pocket revolver recently while looking for a campsite. Amazing how good the condition is after being in the ground for so long! Think it's good enough for the banner!!??

UPDATE:
I didn't order a history from Colt because I didn't realize that they charge SO SO MUCH! I did find out though that it was mfg. in 1865. This puts our site as VERY late war or more likely, a small post war altercation.
Just thought you'd like to know.
 

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awesome find....any bullets in it?
 

Congrats on your find that is a great find. That's a shame that Colt charges an arm and a leg to get a history on a gun. Thanks for keeping us updated. Great piece of history you have there.
 

RON (PA) said:
Congrats on your find that is a great find. That's a shame that Colt charges an arm and a leg to get a history on a gun. Thanks for keeping us updated. Great piece of history you have there.

Might be worth it.
 

RON (PA) said:
Congrats on your find that is a great find. That's a shame that Colt charges an arm and a leg to get a history on a gun. Thanks for keeping us updated. Great piece of history you have there.
might be worth it to authenticate it
if you plan to sell it,oh wait it is for sale
id pay to get it's real value boosted up considerably
 

The quote that I got from Colt was $250 for a full history of it. I remember when they used to be about $40! LOL!
Oh, and yes the gun is for sale. I listed it in the F/S forum for $600, but make me an offer. I included a pic of the S/N. It shows it was manufactured in 1865. We found LOTS of items from this area that indicate it was a post war schirmish or camp.
Thanks
 

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Such a cool find! Will make a great display!
 

Man, some people find buckles, you found a pistol, NICE!!! :thumbsup:
 

Do you know what caliber it is?
 

Man, is that one nice relic! way to go!
CurbdiggerCarl
 

That's a dream find.

Did you keep it or sell it?

A once in a life time find.

HH
 

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