Gadsden
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I have inherited a Colt Commemorative revolver in .44-40 caliber.
The pistol is blued with gold embossing. On the cylinder is Sam Colt's image. On the left side of the barrel in gold, is, " God created man, Col. Colt made them equal." On the right side of the barrel, Colt Single Action Army .44-40.
This is a "rusty nail" gun. The presentation case contains a nail from the Colt armorer's residence. There is also an extra cylinder with no embossing, although I can't see why you would want to fire this piece. It is 1 of 1,000.
I don't know when it was purchased but I believe it was late '70s or early '80s.
Any information anyone can provide about this gun would be appreciated. I have been all over the internet and have seen nothing like it in this caliber, although .45s seem common. I have had it to several dealers and even took it to the Colt museum when it was still located in Gettysburg, PA. I have been unable to pin down a firm value for this gun. Thanks in advance for any info.
The pistol is blued with gold embossing. On the cylinder is Sam Colt's image. On the left side of the barrel in gold, is, " God created man, Col. Colt made them equal." On the right side of the barrel, Colt Single Action Army .44-40.
This is a "rusty nail" gun. The presentation case contains a nail from the Colt armorer's residence. There is also an extra cylinder with no embossing, although I can't see why you would want to fire this piece. It is 1 of 1,000.
I don't know when it was purchased but I believe it was late '70s or early '80s.
Any information anyone can provide about this gun would be appreciated. I have been all over the internet and have seen nothing like it in this caliber, although .45s seem common. I have had it to several dealers and even took it to the Colt museum when it was still located in Gettysburg, PA. I have been unable to pin down a firm value for this gun. Thanks in advance for any info.