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cmreinke · October 20, 2005, 03:06 PM

I recently inherited an old revolver in slightly damaged (hammer cracked at the firing pin) and very worn condition. It seems to be a Colt from the few markings that I can see on it, although there are no visible stampings that indicate the manufacturer or caliber. It was found loaded with six .45 cartridges, though. The only writing I can read is:
PAT. SEPT 19.1871
" JULY 2.--72
.......... --7?
plus the number 64xxx in two places and 40xxx in another.

If anyone has any information on this gun (i.e. manufacturing date, approx. value, etc.), or better yet some links (or a book) where I can research it on my own, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanx,
Charles

October 20, 2005, 03:06 PM	#1
cmreinke Member Join Date: October 20, 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 77	Help: Info on an old revolver (Colt?) I recently inherited an old revolver in slightly damaged (hammer cracked at the firing pin) and very worn condition. It seems to be a Colt from the few markings that I can see on it, although there are no visible stampings that indicate the manufacturer or caliber. It was found loaded with six .45 cartridges, though. The only writing I can read is: PAT. SEPT 19.1871 " JULY 2.--72 .......... --7? plus the number 64xxx in two places and 40xxx in another. If anyone has any information on this gun (i.e. manufacturing date, approx. value, etc.), or better yet some links (or a book) where I can research it on my own, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanx, Charles