i have found this old revolver in a pawn shop for 20 bucks how much is it worth
read what is on the barrel. it will tell you who made...................
100-400 USD
depends if original and overall condition. Inquire at: Felix@bediams.com
new Internals can be bought at brownells.com, if you are looking for original parts try egunparts.com or gunbroker.com
What is the value of a 1850 colt black powder with ships engraved serial number33700
about $279. if it is bran spankin new. Since you can still buy it at cabellas for that price. It is a reproduction. I have the same one....bought it about 3 months ago, same 16MAY1843 and wl ormsby New York engravings on the cylinder and Italy markings on the barrel
The 44 Magnum was never a black powder cartridge, and was not invented in 1847 (Well into the 29th century). If you can give a more accurate description, we may be able to help- or have a firearms dealer take a look, and see what you have.
Chances are that if you overload the charge in a revolver style black powder pistol, you can blow up the cylinder or blow the barrel off the end of the gun.
There are none produced that I know of, a 209 primer would be over kill in a revolver due to the small chamber and lower amounts of powder.
FFFG
With any colt of that age and also that it is engraved along with who has done the engraving,you would be much better served to have your firearm appraised by a pro.especially one who deal,s with the older models such as yours.I would also write to the colt factory and get a letter from them stating when it was made who did the engraving and when was the firearms shipped and to who! this is usually costing about 100 dollars,but it is money well spent.
Chain fire, powder getting wet...