What kind of revolver is this

[lumbercamp]

I was cleaning my cellar and came across this revolver in a bag. It was in 4 pieces, the handle, barrel, cylinder and threaded rod for the cylinder. Everything went together except I can't get the rod into the hole under the barrel. The bore dia. is apx. 15/64". There is a patent date of 1850.

 

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[savant365]

What are the markings and numbers on the gun?

 

[lumbercamp]

The only numbers on it are 7326. I can find no other markings or manufacture name. Diameter is wrong, should be 15/32.

 

[traderoftreasures]

looks like an 1860 colt http://www.horsesoldier.com/catalog/c0013.html

 

[tabdog]

What ever you do, do not use a steel brush or any abrasive cleaner.

You can put a small amount of oil on it.

Take it to an expert.

HH,

Tabdog

 

[traderoftreasures]

here is another view of the 1860 colt http://coolgunsite.com/pistols/colt1860us/usarevpage_m1860us.htm

 

[vayank54]

Yep it sure looks like a colt. I agree with tabdog about doing anything to it. Very cool

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Everything went together except I can't get the rod into the hole under the barrel.

You need to remove the wedge in the slot. Could that be the problem? Its been a few years since I dissasembled one. It holds it all together. Or maybe a piece of metal is in the slot.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Everything went together except I can't get the rod into the hole under the barrel.

You need to remove the wedge in the slot. Could that be the problem? Its been a few years since I dissasembled one. It holds it all together. Or maybe a piece of metal is in the slot.

yes wedge out wedge back in after assembled

 

[traderoftreasures]

if you need help cleaning out the cellar let me know

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I was cleaning my cellar and came across this revolver in a bag.

yea I hate when that happens.

 

[l.cutler]

Yes, 1860 Colt army. Serial number 7326 would make it 1862 production. Be careful how you treat it it is a nice early revolver!

 

[IronSpike]

Nice recovery on the Colt lumbercamp What else did you find in the cellar

 

[lumbercamp]

My grandfather built this house and I inherited it after all these years. I had been moving things around so I could insulate the cement blocks, gets very chilly in the winter. That's the only find so far. But I'm not done insulating yet. Thanks for the help.

 

[Gunny71]

Very nice, and like others have said, do not clean it! Should be pretty valuable even in present condition.

I love the 1860 colt. The one below is a Uberti replica made in 1970. I love to shoot it, it is a blast. Very impressive at night or low light, as my avatar shows.
Once again, Great find!!

 

[lumbercamp]

Question. Did these shoot paper cartridges?

 

[l.cutler]

Yes, paper cartridges were issued for the revolvers. They could also be, and usually are today, loaded with loose powder and ball.

 

[Gunny71]

I make paper shells and use conicals in mine. Zig-zag rolling papers work great!

 

[mojjax]

I was cleaning my cellar and came across this revolver in a bag.

yea I hate when that happens.

Holy (deleted) !!

 

[intimer]

My grandfather built this house and I inherited it after all these years. I had been moving things around so I could insulate the cement blocks, gets very chilly in the winter. That's the only find so far. But I'm not done insulating yet. Thanks for the help.

look up in the rafters.
i found a solid iron elephant in mine. about 4" tall. neat