Hi folks, I just checked back and see a couple of new posts about my old Colt. I remember trying to find info years ago and was told there was a fire in the Colt factory that destroyed alot of the records of pistols from the time mine was made. Anyway, it's really great to get all this...
Thanks Clifford. My uncle passed it to me nearly 50 years ago. I understand its been in the family since Civil War days. I've never attempted to load or shoot it. I was told it wouldn't be safe without changing the cap nipples and I didn't want to compromise the original parts. I guess it...
Thanks for the info. My camera just won't make a decent close-up but I've tried to attach the best focus I can achieve. I hope it is helpful but either way, I really appreciate your insights.
I have an old Colt Pocket Pistol I understand was made in the mid 1800's. It is a 6 shot cap and ball, hex barrel looks like approx 36 caliber. All the serial numbers match (2078xx). The cylinder has a stagecoach scene on it with several men around it that appear to be shooting or robbing it...
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