F1273. Remington New Model Army revolver in good shape, the metal is pit free with expected small dings from service, has a dark brown patina, the address on the top barrel flat is worn away from holster wear, the grips are in good shape, also with a few small dings, the action is crisp and works well, overall a revolver that shows a lot of use but has been well cared for
F1271. Whitney Navy revolver in very good condition, the metal is free of pitting and has a medium / dark gray patina, the 7.5" barrel is marked E. WHITNEY / NEW HAVEN but is mostly worn away from holster wear, the two piece walnut grips are in good shape but show slight shrinkage and the right hand grip has a couple of small, period chips at the base, the action is crisp and functions perfectly, scarce weapon with only approx. 33k produced from the late 1850's - early 1860's with most being purchased by the government
F1270. Model 1849 Colt Pocket revolver in very good condition, the metal is smooth and free of pitting with a medium / dark gray patina, the four inch barrel has a clear Colt's two line address, five shot, .31 caliber, has all matching serial numbers including the wedge and rammer that denote an 1852 production date, action works well, the walnut grips are in very good condition, overall a well cared for early Colt Pocket, the most carried pistol of the period
F1266. Smith & Wesson Number 2 Old Model Army revolver, it is in overall good condition but shows a lot of use, the metal has a medium gray patina with some slight, scattered pitting, the six inch barrel is marked on the top rib with the Smith & Wesson address which is mostly visible, six as shot, .32 caliber, this was a popular personal weapon of officers during the Civil War, notably a pair was carried by General George Custer, and Wild Bill Hickok was armed with one on the night he was shot, as usual it has slight wiggle at the barrel hinge, the two piece grips are in very good shape, the hammer locks and falls with the trigger but the cylinder doesn't index, overall a well used revolver that displays great
F1244. Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver in relic condition, I don't know any meaningful background on it, looks like a barn find that was being worked on, most od the screws are MIA as are the loading lever, back strap, and hammer, and trigger, the three visible serial numbers all match and denote an 1864 production date, the metal is in good shape with a medium brown patina and slight surface rust, cool find
F1235. early British pistol converted from flintlock to percussion, 7.8" round, .70 caliber barrel, the metal is in great shape, smooth with a medium gray / brown patina, the wood is also in great shape, the barrel and stock are both stamped 83, the brass furniture really sets it off, the action is tight and works well, only draw back is the ram rod is MIA
F1218. way cool pinfire revolver in very good condition, it is a six shot, 7mm pistol with a 3.25" octagon barrel, the metal is in great condition and retains nearly 100% of it's original bright finish, it has a Liege proof mark letting us know it was Belgium made, the action works perfectly in single or double action, it still has the ejector rod and loading gate, these are often missing, folding trigger, as nice as it is, what really sets it off are the gutta percha grips decorated with a leafed vine at top, and what looks like a winged wolf at the bottom, cool revolver that will be an interesting addition to any collection