December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Manufactured in 1861, first year of production. Round barrel with a brass post front sight. A V notch rear sight is cut into the hammer. 5-shot fluted cylinder with Birmingham proof marks on each chamber. Varnished 1-piece wood grip. All the serial numbers match on the following parts: barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, wedge, grip, and the cylinder. Trigger guard and backstrap are made of steel instead of brass. CONJDITION: Gun has an even brown patina. There are a few dings and bruises scattered across the gun. Dark bore with frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips are good with some of the original varnish. Top right backstrap screw has been broken and somewhat repaired. REW