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Hi, A Jacobs,
A lot more info is needed. My sources don't show a Colt carbine with that patent date. The last Colt revolving rifle was the Root, and those show just the patent year of 1856.
Obviously, the most important issue is identification (what is it?), and I will try to help. Then comes the need to determine whether the item is genuine (not a reproduction) and whether it is complete and original.
The third determination of value is condition. The closer it is to its original appearance, the more it is worth. For example, a gun with 98% of its original finish may be worth $10,000 while an otherwise identical gun, but with only 10% original finish, may be worth $3000.
To try for a ballpark figure, we will need the caliber, all other markings, the overall length, barrel length and shape (round, octagonal), general appearance (percent of original blue, amount of rust if any, depth or rust, stock finish, etc.
If the gun appears to be valuable, you should get appraisals from at least two experts. We can provide names later if you want.
Jim
Jim
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