COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861

COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861. SN NSN. 58 Cal. rifled 40″ long bbl marked “VP” over “eagle ” on left breech flat clearly dated 1863at breech, and sub inspectors “H” stamped on bbl tang. Spread winged eagle stamped on bolster. Lock is marked “U.S.” over “COLTS Pt. F.a.M fg. CO.” over “Hartford CT” in three lines. Tail of lock dated 1863, sub inspectors mark “T” visible on left side of hammer. Both inspector cartouche’s visible on left stock flat. A small 3 character indiscernible marking lightly stamped in wood behind bbl tang. Stamped “E.M.C. in front of butt plate. Butt tang is also stamped “U.S.”. CONDITION: Overall condition of metal is very good to fine, as is the wood with only very minor nicks from handling and storage. 1/4″ wide by 1″ long blackened area on left side of stock in region of inspectors mark could be cleaned off and will enhance the appearance. Small 1″ chip of wood on right side of fore end and behind the nose cap. 4-35040 PAS25 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2540	$2,875.00	COLT SPECIAL MODEL 1861. SN NSN. 58 Cal. rifled 40″ long bbl marked “VP” over “eagle ” on left breech flat clearly dated 1863at breech, and sub inspectors “H” stamped on bbl tang. Spread winged eagle stamped on bolster. Lock is marked “U.S.” over “COLTS Pt. F.a.M fg. CO.” over “Hartford CT” in three lines. Tail of lock dated 1863, sub inspectors mark “T” visible on left side of hammer. Both inspector cartouche’s visible on left stock flat. A small 3 character indiscernible marking lightly stamped in wood behind bbl tang. Stamped “E.M.C. in front of butt plate. Butt tang is also stamped “U.S.”. CONDITION: Overall condition of metal is very good to fine, as is the wood with only very minor nicks from handling and storage. 1/4″ wide by 1″ long blackened area on left side of stock in region of inspectors mark could be cleaned off and will enhance the appearance. Small 1″ chip of wood on right side of fore end and behind the nose cap. 4-35040 PAS25 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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