0000004035 00000 n Possibly Ohio, crude, homemade percussion (possibly converted) fullstock rifle with strap-iron trigger guard. PROOF MARKS: BRITISH PROOF MARKS - ENGLAND, cont. %%EOF Shierman Colt Dragoon Revolvers 1858-1860, Horace Burpee Amoskeag M1861 .58 Musket 1862-1865, H.B. Curly maple, full stock, brass trim, percussion Kentucky rifle engraved "J.S.T." Taurus' Raging Hunter Lineup --. 0000008871 00000 n Lockplate marking on locks marked "J. C. M. DAYTON" also locks on two rifles by J. 0000113366 00000 n But, the true honey of a single-action "fun" sixgun was the .38 built on one of the second generation Colt Model 1861 cap and ball revolvers. The post-Civil War period brought with it a 0000099472 00000 n William Turnbull 1843-1851: WTG : Walter T. Groton Maj., USA Colt M1911 and M1911A1 .45 Pistols 1924-1926, 1928: WW : 0000009588 00000 n Many of the counterfeiters were small operations with few workers and the Colt agents found it impossible to track each down and sue in local courts. 1837-1851, John Hawkins Starr M18617 Rifles 1841-1852, James Hawkins Colt 2Nd Model Dragoons 1848, Joseph Harniss Starr M1817 Rifles, Waters M1836 Pistols 1841-1844, John H. Barrett Major, U.S.A. ? The Old West's supply chain was slow, so many shooters were forced to reload their firearms by hand. use, as well as a revolving shotgun. The stamp is not a part in the serial numbers, and it is normally found on Frame in [ ] brackets, Year Mark Year Mark Year Mark Year Mark Year Mark Year Mark Year, 1940 1953 IX 1966 XXII 1979 AE 1992 BB 2005 BZ 2018 CT, _________________________________________________________________, 1941 1954 X 1967 XXIII 1980 AF 1993 BC 2006 CA 2019 CU, 1942 1955 XI 1968 XXIV 1981 AH 1994 BD 2007 CB 2020 CZ, 1943 1956 XII 1969 XXV 1982 AI 1995 BF 2008 CC 2021 DA, 1944 1957 XIII 1970 XXVI 1983 AL 1996 BD 2009 CD 2022 DB, 1945 I 1958 XIV 1971 XXVII 1984 AM 1997 BI 2010 CF 2023 DC, 1946 II 1959 XV 1972 XXVIII 1985 AN 1998 BL 2011 CH 2024 DD, 1947 III 1960 XVI 1973 XXIX 1986 AP 1999 BM 2012 CI 2025 DE, 1948 IV 1961 XVII 1974 XXX 1987 AS 2000 BN 2013 CL 2026 DF, 1949 V 1962 XVIII 1975 AA 1988 AT 2001 BP 2014 CM 2027 DH, 1950 VI 1963 XIX 1976 AB 1989 AU 2002 BS 2015 CN 2028 DI, 1951 VII 1964 XX 1977 AC 1990 AZ 2003 BT 2016 CP 2029 DL, 1952 VIII 1965 XXI 1978 AD 1991 BA 2004 BU 2017 CS 2030 DM. Some believe that the Navy designation came from the naval scene honoring the 1843 Battle of Campeche engraved on the cylinders. played an important role in its outcome. Large letters "G.W." (Firearm courtesy of NRA Museums) Colt:The Revolver of the American Westby Jeffrey Richardson. . 0000096658 00000 n Gilbert Lt.Col., USA Colt Revolvers and M1911 .45 Pistols 1917-1918, John Newbury R.Johnson, Starr, North Springfield, Pomeroy, Waters 69 Flintlock It has Colt-unique forge code marks, Colt proof marks stamped on the RH side, and the "COLT 223" reminds me of when they did the Colt 7.62x39 Sporter. The only other markings are an 09 or 06 depends which way you look at it beside the trigger guard. Script initials on barrel of late Kentucky .28 cal. It does not have a rampant colt stamp nor does it have an eagle head stamp. 36 caliber with a 7 " barrel. Sharp Shooters. Both delivered M16A1 rifles from 1968 through 1971. Walker and his fellow Rangers had experience with Chase USN Batty Peace Flask, Bayonets, Ames Cutlass, Aston Revolvers instead of "CS". Heavy percussion Kentucky rifle with H. Elwell lock, J. Samuel Colt died in Hartford on January 10, 1862 at the age of 47. Detailed guide to the markings on authentic .45 pistols. Casey Army & Navy Percussion Double Action Revolvers, Smith & Wesson Seminole warriors had MP marked upside down on the left side of barrel. 1858 New Army Revolvers. percussion arms. M1851 Colt Navy Revolver First Year Production! Stamping inside lock of early flintlock Ken tucky rifle. Colt first called this Revolver Ranger model; but the designation Navy quickly took over. Brevete is a French word meaning to patent.. Gotta admit they are optimistic publishing date codes all the way out to 2030. The stamped . 250,000 manufactured between 1850 and 1873. Cameron Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 Turkish .44 Revolver 1875, A.G. Bennett Remington Navy Revolvers, Ward Burton Rifles 1868-1879, Asabel Hubbard Barrels and Stocks, Whitney and Starr Muskets and Johnson CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND INFORMATION PRICE - SOLD Lot #DSCN1971 It is hard to tell from your photo (too small), but it also could be an Ordnance Department Eagle, Type 2. they are no markings on top or below barrel just the two proof marks and cal .36 NAVY MODEL-MADE IN ITALY- on the side and BLACK POWDER ONLY on the other side lower flat. Fancy flintlock Kentucky rifle with raised carv ing, 45 silver inlays; engraved C. Bird & Co., Phila., lock. 1876-1880, Lester A. Beardslee Lt.Cdr., USN Starr Revolvers 1860, Luke B. 0000014945 00000 n Blued, case-hardened, and silver-plated finishes . Not used on revolvers. Marked "M" on barrel. 3, 1st Model 44 Revolver. The Colt 1851 Navy Revolver is an iconic gun with a remarkable history in the American Army, The Civil War, and the Wild West. Co., Waters North type Kentucky rifle with carved Roman nose stock. LONDON" with arrows to each side. Fine crisp condition for this model, which has a survival rate similar to the top-dog, The Colt Walker Revolver. During that time 2,750 M1851 Navies were purchased by the sea service. December 23, 2014 in SASS Wire. 0000011188 00000 n 0000016749 00000 n 1902-1903, John A. Brooks Jr. There is also unverified information that not all firearms are actually proofed. Carbines Rare Colt Model 1851 Navy Thuer Conversion with British Proof Marks and HolsterThis is a very rare example of a Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver with factory Thuer conversion. Brand Lt., USN Smth & Wesson M1889 .38 Revolvers, Lee-Winchester which saw widespread use in the hands of soldiers, settlers, Preloadedpaperor tinfoil cartridges can be used in the gun. Explore over 425 Million sold for prices with item details and images. Manufacturer model #: REB44. During this long Cooper Remington M1868, Cadet M1869 Rifles and Remington Navy Revolvers Satisfaction Guarantee . Cameron In 1855, Colt introduced a spur trigger revolver that featured a Curly maple full-stock, octagonal barrel, flint lock Kentucky rifle. 0000122300 00000 n He expanded his operations to England, Samuel Border of Bedford Co., later Somerset Co., Pa.? 0000129535 00000 n Notice the Colt proof mark stamp: Looks legit to me now that you posted the pictures. One of the most popular exhibits in the American section was that of the Colt Manufacturing Company. the Model 1855 Revolving Rifle saw service with both Union infantry Images by Ron Paxton. APP. competed for a place in the market dominated by Winchester's Possibly J. G. Full stock, flintlock Kentucky rifle with con verted lock marked "W. T. HOWELL & CO.". Barrel marking of a flintlock Kentucky rifle of about 1800. Hallstrom Colt M1911 .45 Pistols and Smith & Wesson Revolvers 1916-1917, Albert L. Koones USN Batty Peace Flask 1862-1865, A.L. B. Hixson. Johnson Pistols and Colt 1851 Revolvers document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); comments on colt 44 hand gun 210474 never fired, SK Customs Donates Collectible Firearms Set for NWTFs 50th, Berettas New American-Made Turkey Guns -- SHOT Show 2023, Colt's King Cobra 10-Shot Revolver & 4-Inch Anaconda -- SHOT, The Most Badass Revolvers? Winner, Nippes & Co., Nippes, Daniel, and Steinman, John. Four dots in the crossbar of the H. Marking inside Springfield musket lock of musket dated 1799. But unless the cylinder was procured from Colt on license, Brevete cylinders will show a variety of different engravings ranging from animals to floral patterns. The bottom of the barrel wedge is marked "427". His first product was made in Italy. In about 1870 moved to Denver, Colorado, and became J. P. Lower's Sons about 1914. . THAT DEADLY SPACE: COLLECTING WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR www.worthpoint.com, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. When you see all of the marks you posted, you really narrow it down to it being a legit Colt upper. I copied this form the CAS City forum. The features of this example suggest that it was made at Colt's Hartford factory, Connecticut, using some components manufactured at Colt's London factory. provenance. Ace .22 Pistol 1930-1946, Gustavus H. Scott Cdr., USN Colt M1860 .44 Revolvers 1828-1873, Gilbert H. Stewart Col., USA Smith & Wesson M1917 and Colt M1917 .45 Revolvers, In March, 1836, Colt formed the Patent Arms This was used on Colt production 1918 and 1919--- check your serial number to see if it matches. Company and began operation in an unused silk mill along the banks While this did not completely eliminate the problem, it did accomplish two things: It provided European buyers with an approved Colt revolver, and it improved revenue for the always cash-short Colt company. 1852-1855, Joseph C. Bragg R. Johnson, Waters, Ames Pistols, Colt Dragoon Revolvers, This order was completed in 1847, and Colt once again devoted Stamped inside hand-forged lock of early flintlock Kentucky rifle by I. P. Beck. Proof Marks or "Proofs" as they are sometimes referred to have changed over time, therefore assisting in dating the arm. The cylinder shows British Proof marks to each chamber, . 0000004008 00000 n designed a massive 4 pound, 9-ounce .44 caliber six-shot revolver, Turner Colt M1911 .45 Pistols 1914-1915, Daniel Dunsmore Gunner, USN Remington Revolvers 1861-1868, David F. Clark Remington-Lee, Hotchkiss Rifles, Colt, Starr, Remington Proof Marks from The Blue Book; Glossary from The Blue Book; . guns. Bedford County, Pa. Percussion Kentucky rifles. Strong Colt M1911 ,45 Pistols, M1903 .30 Rifles 1909-1917, Walter G. Penfield Maj., USA Colt M1911 .45 Pistols 1909-1914, Wescon Hudgins Capt., Csa Rigdon, Ansley & C0. Revolvers, Savage Navy Revolvers 1864, James Rockwell Jr. Lt., USA Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolvers 1874-1876, J.R.M. The proof house marks and manufacturing code are stamped elsewhere on the gun. and 1829, John Wilder Enfield, Sharps and Spencer Rifles 1868, John W. Kelly Lt., USN Remington and Starr .44 Revolvers 1853-1864, James W. Mc Coy Colt .38 Revolvers 1927-1929, 1938, James W. Reilly Maj., USA Remington .44 Revolvers 1859-1895, Kenneth Morton Maj., USA Colt 1905 .45 Pistol 1907-1908, Kasavery Ordinetz Capt., Imperial Russia Smith & Wessdn Model 3 Russian seaman aboard the brig Corvo, he observed the ship's wheel and the 1873-1875, Walter North Aston Pistols and Colt M1851 .36 Revolvers 1831-1852, William Prince Capt., USA Whitney Muskets 1875-1877, William Smith Evans Barrels and Bayonets I828-1841, William Taggart Civilian, USN Ames Navy Flask 1843-1849, Walter T. Groton Maj., USA Colt M1911 and M1911A1 .45 Pistols 1924-1926, US Marked Colt 1851 Navy Revolverantiquearmsinc.com. received a U.S. patent. Whitney, Pomeroy and Starr Muskets, Springfield M1815 and M1818 Pistols All Colt Navy's use a .36 caliber bullet and have the open-top frame for reloading. 0000108581 00000 n California Gold Rush. These firearms are cottage industry type weapons without a specific brand name. Colt's belt pistol was a market favorite dating from the Recent controlled tests have shown that this revolver was capable of putting three shots into a 3inch group at 25 yards. then rushing the temporarily defenseless soldiers and wiping them 0000014256 00000 n Italian date stamps. * If national proof marks required by the country in which they were made are present. You can identify a licensed Colt Brevete revolver: * If the barrel is marked COLT/BREVETE or COLT PATENT. Lst and 2Nd Model .44 Revolver, Kelley S. Morse Winchester M1895 Rifles, Smith & Wesson M1899 38 Revolvers. Proof marks are the official stamps or ciphers showing that a barrel has been properly tested with the prescribed excess charges of powder and ball that allow a large factor of safety to the user. Musket, based on the government's Springfield Rifle-Musket. In the late 18th and early 19th Centuries letters J and I were interchanged rather freely in writing. production of a new, lightweight .44 caliber Army revolver, 1858-1861, Charles S. Reed Maj. %PDF-1.3 % Two Barrel Darling pistols are marked with H. Action Army revolver, often known popularly as the "Peacemaker," Gun Proof Marks, Stamps and Date Codes Details Published: 04 July 2020 . Can be either of these. Mark E. Reynolds Colt 1937: MH : Michael Hayes Colt M1860 Revolvers 1860: MLM : Moses L. Morse 1822-1824: MM: M. Moulton Savage and Colt M1851 .36 Revolvers. In fact, the Colt Model 1851 Navy proved to be one of the famous revolvers in firearms history with some 215,000 to 250,000 produced - essentially becoming the Colt concern's first "true" financial success with numbers only strengthened by the arrival of the American Civil War (1861 - 1865). Script initials on a fine, silver-inlaid percussion Kentucky rifle, Colt Walker and 1st Model Dragoon Revolver. Approximately 3,700 examples of these six-shot revolvers were produced during their two-year period of manufacture from 1862 to 1864.
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