Colt army 1860

[CFMopar]

Anyone an expert on these here?

Stumbled across one of these at work the other day and was wondering how one tells if one is civilian / army version.

I took some pictures whats everyone think this one here is worth?

 

[CFMopar]

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[Win 38-55]

I can see the photos now.

 

[CFMopar]

sorry if some came out blurry. They were taken with an iphone. I'm going to grab a few more tomorrow. If there is anything specific someone wants to see let me know tonight so I can grab it.

Thanks

 

[CFMopar]

From what I can see all the visible serial numbers match.

 

[nntw]

wow- where do you work to 'stumble' upon such a thing?!

 

[Skinny 1950]

I am by no means an expert but aside from the gun the case looks a lot newer than the gun.
From the serial number the date of manufacture is 1863 so may have seen action in the U.S. Civil War..... this would be the best case scenario as far as value goes, it would need rock solid provenance to prove it's involvement.
Try to get clear pictures of all markings and find out if there is any history that goes with the gun.

 

[Dave.S]

Is it marked US under the Colts patent?Are there inspector marks on it?

 

[CFMopar]

Looks like some work was done to it... Any idea?

Last pics of the Colt cant see a US under the colt Pattent.. Unless its worn off.

 

[CFMopar]

Another oldie I stumbled across.
Manhattan firearms co. Unsure of model Manufacture date of dec 27 1859.

 

[CFMopar]

anyone know anything about these?

 

[Skinny 1950]

The date on the cylinder is a patent date for the extra safety notches between the chambers,can't make out the serial number to date the gun. Here is link to a Manhattan web site that has lots of information on these "Colt Clones":

http://www.manhattanfirearms.com/

I have a Series IV Navy .36 cal. with a 5 1/2 inch barrel...really nice guns and well made.

 

[CFMopar]

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the date on the cylinder is a patent date for the extra safety notches between the chambers,can't make out the serial number to date the gun. Here is link to a manhattan web site that has lots of information on these "colt clones":

http://www.manhattanfirearms.com/

i have a series iv navy .36 cal. With a 5 1/2 inch barrel...really nice guns and well made.