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I recently came across a stainless 1851 Colt Navy. I understand only about 490 of these were produced. This particular revolver is in the original box. Included in the box is a tag from Butterfield and Butterfield that says "Colt Factory Archive Collection". Along with the tag, I found a certified letter from Colt stating the revolver is from their archive collection. The letter goes on to say the gun is not "necessarily in serviceable condition" and "it should not be loaded."
This revolver is new in the box and unturned. It also has all of the usual paperwork for loads etc. I am curious as to why Colt would say the revolver should not be loaded. I am also interested in what is meant by the Colt Factory Archive Collection. Did Colt sell off pieces from their archives? :idunno:
This revolver is new in the box and unturned. It also has all of the usual paperwork for loads etc. I am curious as to why Colt would say the revolver should not be loaded. I am also interested in what is meant by the Colt Factory Archive Collection. Did Colt sell off pieces from their archives? :idunno:
