Resist Evil
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I went turkey hunting at a friend's property Saturday and after the day's vain efforts, my friend brought out this .36 caliber cap and ball revolver before the whiskey was in the jar at the dining room table. I asked if he'd contacted Colt's about researching it's background. He said Colt's said it would cost $300. He is a man of small means these days and he's not sure about whether the cost is justifiable or not, if it's not really worth anything.
So, I said I know some guys who might be able to provide a ballpark value.
I am not experienced in placing a value on the condition of a piece, but based upon the very good bluing, lack of scratches, silky smooth action, stocks without prominent dings, but with the unfortunate dings around the action/barrel/cylinder(?) release like someone was banging on it to get it to move, I'd give it a 75%.
The serial number is 1855XX and the number can be found in different places.
There is engraving on the cylinder of sailing ships and the words "engaged May 16, 1843" engraved in small letters at the forward end of the cylinder.
I googled the date and found that Colt's engraved some revolvers honoring the victory at the Battle of Campeche.
On the top strap, engraved are these words: "Address Col. Sam- Colt New York US America."
It has a brass frame and smooth wooden stocks.
I would appreciate it if some of you could find the time to suggest some kind of value to this revolver. I apologize for the lack of photgraphs. (I still can't seem to get it into my head that my cell phone has a camera in it.) Anything you suggest will be appreciated. Thank you.
So, I said I know some guys who might be able to provide a ballpark value.
I am not experienced in placing a value on the condition of a piece, but based upon the very good bluing, lack of scratches, silky smooth action, stocks without prominent dings, but with the unfortunate dings around the action/barrel/cylinder(?) release like someone was banging on it to get it to move, I'd give it a 75%.
The serial number is 1855XX and the number can be found in different places.
There is engraving on the cylinder of sailing ships and the words "engaged May 16, 1843" engraved in small letters at the forward end of the cylinder.
I googled the date and found that Colt's engraved some revolvers honoring the victory at the Battle of Campeche.
On the top strap, engraved are these words: "Address Col. Sam- Colt New York US America."
It has a brass frame and smooth wooden stocks.
I would appreciate it if some of you could find the time to suggest some kind of value to this revolver. I apologize for the lack of photgraphs. (I still can't seem to get it into my head that my cell phone has a camera in it.) Anything you suggest will be appreciated. Thank you.
