Hello All, A friend just dropped these at my house because he knew I like historical arms. See Attached pictures. I always like looking over guns like these that have witnessed amazing things throughout history. If only they could talk...
1.) Colt "1849 Pocket Revolver" with Ivory Grip in .31 caliber. S/N 327262 indicates made in 1871: Interesting Marks Under barrel of a set of 3 "Crossed-Keys" (maybe Papal Keys from Vatican service with the Swiss Guard(??) and a Crown on top of a line with "J" and "N" on either side of the line. Mechanical condition is Poor and is missing the "ram" and the loading lever's barrel clip.
2.) Colt "1851 Navy" in .36 cal of course. S/N 10835 indicates 1852 mfg. This old rig was run hard in it's life. It actually looks like it was "brought back to life" at one point as the wedge is fabricated, shaft that the cylinder rides on has been crudely reconditioned and there are marks as though the Frame was hammered (maybe to straighten??) when the Grip frame was off it. Amazingly all the numbers do match after all that abuse. (I think it was Junk at one point and then pressed back into service)
Any / All jump in with comments or historical insights, info., etc.