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Colt 1861 NJ Marked Percussion Forager #14

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Colt 1861 NJ Marked Percussion Forager #14
Features a 30" thin walled smooth bore barrel, held by the front band only (band appears to be a Mauser band with swivel lug ground off), rear band missing. Ramrod channel present but ramrod is missing. Rear sight dovetail is empty. Lock appears non-functional, with hammer stuck in cocked position, trigger will not release. Bore has thin coat of brown rust. Barrel is cleaned, shows remains of shallow pits and patina, has small hole in bottom near muzzle. Lock plate dated 1862, Colt address marks are thin and partially eroded. Stock is fair to good condition, chip missing from toe (with matching loss to steel buttplate). Marked 14 on right side of butt and on top of barrel. Marked "NJ" on left side of stock across from lock. Condition is NRA Fair *** Antique Firearm ***