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Re: Colt Revolver 36 cal.
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I'd say you are right about the cylinder. Originals had a two step cylinder with the rear third where the caps go being smaller in diameter than the front two thirds. The rounded trigger guard is correct for the 1862 model. Your pistol looks in pretty good shape with a nice brown patina. As the groove I pointed out would indicate to me, this pistol was used regularly.

Keith

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