Need Help - ID and Value - Civil War Gun

Trader Dave

I ran across this gun this weekend and the seller is ready to move. I guess it is an old Colt 1860 maybe. This one seems to have a collectable value as it has on the cylinder - 4th Ala Calvary. It also has a Capt's name engraved on the barrel. He is listed in the historical books as being a Captain in the 4th Alabama Calvary.

I can email photos but look at these several pics. I will in turn sell it only here on GB auctions as a buy it now if I get any reasonable interest.

Serial number is in the 68,000 range and all the numbers match that I have seen (3 or 4 different locations) Also it has 4 screws on one side.

The gun appears to be in real good condition and the wire seen in the photo was used to hold gun in place on a display box. Also have a Calvary Sword with metal sheath.

Thanks for looking.

Spider7115

You have a modern Italian replica of an 1860 Colt revolver with fluted cylinder. The "PN" means "Pulvero Negro", Italian for "Black Powder".

However, the bottom picture doesn't seem to be the same revolver as it doesn't have a fluted cylinder. Can you please explain?

Trader Dave

Thx Spider. I had not seen those proofs on older Colts. You saved me much time. I guess all the engraving was for show and re-enactments.

rufe-snow

The Proof Marks are Italian, fairly recent at that. Unless the 4th Alabama Calvary was one of Mussolini outfits I wouldn't be putting it on the auction. Folks would just laugh their a** off at your expense.


Edit 1,"AI" in the square box is the Italian coded proof date. It is 1982.

Trader Dave

That was on the other gun an Italian Copy.

Sorry for the mix up.

Here is the Colt's which also has the PN on it.

Trader Dave

Thx Rufe-Snow and Spider. Some things are out of my realm of knowledge. But as I keep coming back, ya'll sure can teach me a new trick. Glad I waited. I was not making a move without backup for sure.

Hawk Carse

There is a reenactment 4th Alabama
http://www.freewebs.com/4thalabamacavalry/

perry shooter

Hello Trader Dave I guess the seller is ready to MOVE. This is a fake and on top of that rust everywhere. I would buy a monopoly game and call him and tell him you have $5000.00 to give for the gun if he will move his lying butt to your house and bring the pistol .