That goes for the 2nd generation C series as well?
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Need advise!!! Colt 1860 serial #s fake or legit
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Does anyone have any photos of what gain twist rifling looks like? Edit found info
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lonewoofs
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Might post this on the colt forum.com. Guys have been helpful/ knowledgeable with my questions.
I did yesterday and didn't get the first reply. Not a one
UPDATE! I bit the bullet boys!. With the help and guidance from you fine fellas I made a purchase. Seems like the inscription on that backstrap from ole A.J. Kindig Jr gonna remain in Texas for now. Haha. I slipped on a banana peel and just won a NIB 2nd gen stainless Colt 1860 (F-1210) for $750!!! Absolutely I'll post photos when it arrives! Serial is high near the end of the run looks like
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Believe those were only made for a year two in the early 1980s. Remember someone who had one that he claimed was slicked up by Goons Guns Works (AKA Mike or @45D) and it turned out to be quite the shooter. Maybe he will comment on your purchase.
Has anyone ever seen a legit 1860 Army with a steel backstrap and brass trigger guard? Not me. I have never seen a cylinder like that on a 1860 Army Colt.
I tell ya im tickled to death. Can't believe I got it for 750.00. But from what little I have read on em it's out of the serial number
My serial is past the last serial in this photo. Did the serial look up on Colt and it's not bringing it up.
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I have no idea, but, I recently bought an 1858 Remmy that most likely had a new serial number stamped into it (looks like factory), several period correct "R" stamps, Marked as E. Remington & Sons on top of barrel and I'm 100% sure it is an Italian repo. On your gun, it has a bottom of the backstrap cut for a stock, but a 3 screw frame, and I can't tell if the recoil shields are also cut for a stock. If you like it, buy it, but I will say that right now there is a genuine 1860 Army with a bid of $810 with 36 minutes left. Seller says fully function and comes with a Colt letter.
@oldguy24 Hey you got a link???
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John Smith IV
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That is true. It's like a museum, where EVERYTHING is for sale, BUT Caveat emptor definitely applies.
The borders on the cylinder look to me like they were done with an electric pen.
If you want a shooter I’d go with a 2nd Gen Colt.
Beautiful guns and a whole lot less money.
This is bore photo of an original unfired 1858 Remington NMA, not the best quality photo but perhaps my description will help.
Both Colt & Remington used progressive twist rifling.
Twist in the rifling where it meets the cylinder is straight allowing the ball or slug to seat & stabilize before engaging the aggressive twist about a third of a way down the bore.
Excellent design for competitive shooters who favor tight groups.
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Hey thank you much for the photo and description. Much appreciated. Up to the cylinder straight on through to the forcing cone you mean? Hey you wouldn't happen to have a photo of other end of that barrel?
I'll be peddling this 58 Remington soon so will try to take & post some better quality photos but doubt they will be Ansel Adams grade photos.
Just make sure they are black and white photos.I'll be peddling this 58 Remington soon so will try to take & post some better quality photos but doubt they will be Ansel Adams grade photos.
It slipped my mind you said it was a Remington. Got that Colt thing swirling in my mind and guess I thought you could just yank that barrel off and take a Ansel Adam's grade photo of just what were talking about here.I'll be peddling this 58 Remington soon so will try to take & post some better quality photos but doubt they will be Ansel Adams grade photos.
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