Stand by the Old Flag

[The Gael]

This Colt pocket is fully engraved and is inscribed "Stand by the Old Flag". It was given to me a couple of years ago by a cousin who appreciated my appreciation for firearms. She told me that her Father would have been honored for me to have it... I know only that I was honored by her gift.

 

[Union_Buff]

This is definitely an amazing pistol - thanks for posting the photos

 

[The Gael]

This is definitely an amazing pistol - thanks for posting the photos

You are welcome & thank you for your comment.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I wish I had such cousins.

 

[The Gael]

I wish I had such cousins.

And she was a cousin (by marriage) that I had not seen very often. She wanted me to give her a value for three antique revolvers left to her by her late father. When she brought out this bundle of revolvers wrapped in an old rag, I was floored. There was a Marlin, a Moore Teat Fire & this Colt. She asked if I could find a buyer for the revolvers at the price I estimated. I told her yes, that I probably could. She then went on to say that the Colt would be a gift to me because she was taken by the respect I had for it and my knowledge of the 3 weapons. I protested & she insisted so I gave her cash for the other two revolvers and took all three home. They now occupy one case in her honor.

 

[unionblue]

I wish I had such cousins.

And she was a cousin (by marriage) that I had not seen very often. She wanted me to give her a value for three antique revolvers left to her by her late father. When she brought out this bundle of revolvers wrapped in an old rag, I was floored. There was a Marlin, a Moore Teat Fire & this Colt. She asked if I could find a buyer for the revolvers at the price I estimated. I told her yes, that I probably could. She then went on to say that the Colt would be a gift to me because she was taken by the respect I had for it and my knowledge of the 3 weapons. I protested & she insisted so I gave her cash for the other two revolvers and took all three home. They now occupy one case in her honor.View attachment 34894

The Gael,

I can only echo 7th Mississippi Infantry's post above, in that I wish I had such cousins.

May I ask the year of each pistol?

Sincerely,
Unionblue

 

[The Gael]

The Gael,

I can only echo 7th Mississippi Infantry's post above, in that I wish I had such cousins.

May I ask the year of each pistol?

Sincerely,
Unionblue

The Moore was produced from 1864 thru 1870. The Marlin is a Model 1887 which ran thru 1899. The Colt is a Model 1849 Pocket which was produced thru 1873.

 

[unionblue]

The Moore was produced from 1864 thru 1870. The Marlin is a Model 1887 which ran thru 1899. The Colt is a Model 1849 Pocket which was produced thru 1873.

The Gael,

Thanks, really appreciate the information and the pictures.

Sincerely,
Unionblue

 

[reading48]

Thanks for the Photo's...

Sounds as though you may have a very nice collection...

 

[Seduzal]

That's a fine looking piece. What grain or size shells does it shoot?
Thank for sharing.

 

[The Gael]

That's a fine looking piece. What grain or size shells does it shoot?
Thank for sharing.

It fired a 31 caliber round.

 

[Henry Whitworth]

Wow. Congratulations. Those are gorgeous. Will you fire any of them?

 

[Carronade]

Quite a collection you have!

 

[CMWinkler]

Beautiful pistol.

 

[Patrick H]

Excellent! Thank you for showing all of them. The Colt, in particular, is a beautiful piece. You have a wonderful collection and I'm glad you share it with us.

 

[The Gael]

I have been informed that the engraving was a Colt factory engraving done in the "donut" style that was used in 1851 & 1852. The serial number dates the firearm to 1852 production.

 

[The Gael]

This Colt pocket is fully engraved and is inscribed "Stand by the Old Flag". It was given to me a couple of years ago by a cousin who appreciated my appreciation for firearms. She told me that her Father would have been honored for me to have it... I know only that I was honored by her gift.View attachment 34883

This Colt pocket is fully engraved and is inscribed "Stand by the Old Flag". It was given to me a couple of years ago by a cousin who appreciated my appreciation for firearms. She told me that her Father would have been honored for me to have it... I know only that I was honored by her gift.View attachment 34883

 

[The Gael]

Wow. Congratulations. Those are gorgeous. Will you fire any of them?

I have not, nor most likely will not, fire any of the old fellows.

 

[JOHN42768]

Very nice indeed

 

[originalrebelyell]

Beautiful pistols