my pappys gun

[ECKSJAY]

1860 Army all the way. Always wanted one of those.

 

[GrimmJeeper]

1860 Army all the way. Always wanted one of those.

nice! thanks! heres a few more hi res pics... i found another number on it now that im sober lol...

thanks for your input guys i really appreciate it! please excuse the nasty fingernails, i was wrenchin today and didnt dig em out just washed up lol

 

[dphillips]

I'm leaning towards replica, but who knows. In the desert things seem to last a long time because of the dry air. I'd deffinetly find someone who is a professional who can identify it. Colt should be able to look up any serial number that has ever left their facility. They have an exensive data base.

 

[jeeperjohn]

Well, that's not what we were discussing. And it is not against the law to make your own cartridge firearms, either, for personal use. If you intend to go into business, then you must acquire the proper licensing. Since 1986, is has been illegal to make machineguns for personal use. You may still make short barreled shotguns/rifles, pen guns (Any Other Weapon, in BATF speak), and suppressors, AFTER the proper form has been approved by the BATF and the proper tax paid ($200 for SBS/SBR and suppressors, $5 for AOW). Prior to the GCA of '86, a non-felon over the age of 21 could legally make their own machinegun by filling out the same form and paying the $200 tax. These taxes were created in the GCA of 1928, prior to that, there were no limitations.

In california they only want the criminals to have guns. That's why our friggin crazy a$$ politicians make it damn near impossible to own any decent sort of firearm. All these bleeding heart liberal types should be forced to spend an hour alone in Compton and then see if they think good citizens should be able to have guns!:gonnablow

 

[OverlandZJ]

Grimmy...spoke with my bud who owns a few antique guns. His recommendation is to write a handwritten letter to Colt with copies of pics and all markings detailed. They will respond as to the authenticity of this handgun.

This will be much more beneficial if it is authentic. You'll have record of authenticity on Colt letterhead making the gun more valuable ( by relieving doubt), in addition to giving you documentation for an insurance co in case of fire or theft.

 

[IGOCOMMANDO]

Colt does charge for that service. There are sites that will decode and date it for you free if it is in fact a real Colt. I had my model 1878 decoded that way. Although a cert. of authenticity looks cool hanging on the wall...
Nice looking piece by the way.