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This revolver is a .44 caliber, three-screw model with a 6-shot rebated cylinder and an 8” long round barrel. Serial number (40517) is found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and butt of the backstrap. Serial number dates the manufacture to 1862.
Sidearm is equipped with recoil shield cutouts on the frame and the small notch on the base of the butt plate. Mechanics are very strong. Barrel top is stamped, "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U.S. AMERICA”. Only small portions of the cylinder scene are discernible, while the patent date is plainly visible. The "COLTS / PATENT” and "44 CAL” marks on the left side are also strong. Original nipples are in good condition.US sub inspector marks are visible.
Brass trigger guard shows no traces of silver plating. Brass has a mellow golden patina. The metal is nice and smooth and not messed with.
Grips are original one-piece walnut in good condition no cartouches visible.
This is a classic, Early war time production "Colt Army” revolver and the Colt action is solid and firm.
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