I have a Colt model 1849 pocket pistol owned by Col. Frederick Morisey of the 10th Mo. Malitia. It is in great condition with original holster and powder flask. I am curious about its value. Any ideas?
I can't upload photos with my so called smart phone. I would be glad to email photos to anyone who can help.Despite your assurances, photographs would be necessary to give much of an idea as to value. Although firearms have taken a tumble lately along with most other collectibles, sound examples of items like Colts haven't been affected as much.
You may e-mail them to me at [email protected] and I will post them on this site.I can't upload photos with my so called smart phone. I would be glad to email photos to anyone who can help.
than you so much for you help. Nice to have such cool people on this site.You may e-mail them to me at [email protected] and I will post them on this site.
I don't even have a cell phone so smart phones are beyond my comprehension.
My friend inherited a large collection when his mother was I'll and the power of attorney kicked in. He had no idea what he had stumbled on. But I was lucky enough to dive in and bought a Spencer repeater from Wilders brigade and a European rifle the had "35 Tenn" scratched into the stock. I have too many stories about what I say in the collection including a Henry rifle and a rare Springfield musket with original ram rod.Looks nice. It is likely well beyond what I can get away with buying.
Nevermind my opinion. We have members who will know what you ought to ask for it. The neat thing about this board is that there are experts in almost every aspect of any question one can ask.
It might take a week or so, but someone will help you place a value on it.
Meanwhile, how did you come by it?
Very interesting, is the Spencer Rifle actually serial number verified, or just in a block of numbers?
J.
If it were me, I would have gone to the bank and borrowed enough to buy them all!I saw a Henry repeater and lots of Civil War rifles and muskets but could only fork out 1200 for the Spencer, pistol, and two muskets. My friend made a grave error in undervaluing his find. He sold the lot for around $25,000.