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"Colt 1861 Navy Australian Retailer Marked (AC245)
Guns International #: 101697419 Seller's Inventory #: AC245
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (832) 360-1771
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 9083
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
"Serial Number 12525. Made in 1863. 36 caliber with a 7 ½" barrel. Nice sharp gun with an even gray patina on the metal. Cylinder has a very good cylinder scene. This gun is London proofed on the cylinder and frame. Grips are very good with normal handling wear. The bottom of the gun is marked with an Australian retailer’s stamp. It reads “FROM / H. CHALLENER / GUNMAKER / SYDNEY"". Henry Challener emigrated to New South Wales from Birmingham in 1853, establishing a gunsmith business on York Street, Sydney the same year. The business moved to King Street & remained trading until 1875 when Challener retired & sold the business to F. Hermelin & Company. Guns were always popular in gold rush areas. The gold rush in New South Wales started in the early 1850s when Henry Challener set up shop & in 1863 when this gun was made, gold production was reaching its peak. Case is very good overall. Very neat Colt 1861 Navy with scarce Australian Markings!
SOLD
Antique: Yes