new to me #2

[iby]

I recently acquired this 1865 Model 2
I could not resist .
The hinge screw still has niter blue on it and it appears to be un fired

 

[iby]

model 2

one more picture

 

[mrcvs]

Congratulations on a great find! There aren't many nicer than this one out there.

Where did you find it?

 

[murphydog]

Truly amazing that it survived in that condition for 155 years! Hearing the backstory would be interesting if you can share it.

 

[mmaher94087]

Stunning! And tell us you paid the ridiculous price of $150. Boy, that's one ugly Number 2.

 

[merl67]

I bet that ine would be hard to top. Simply beautiful!

 

[22/32 JDF]

That is Great. JIM

 

[mmaher94087]

Oh, ****. It has a drag line..... 155 years. Who cares? Super nice! Let me know when you get tired of the ugly duckling. I'd go $175.

 

[iby]

Thanks for all the positive comments.
It came from GI
Sadly, there is no back story I know.
It does make you wonder how it could survive all the years with minimal erosion
Mike

 

[Patbar]

My own model 2 is in the same state than yours, but it was produced later (serial #55730). I too got it for a very low price, but still higher than yours. You're a lucky guy !

 

[Shark Bait]

Very nice! A local guy has been trying to sell one that is nickel plated with a holster and cylinder pouch for just over $1000. It's nice, but more than I want to pay.

 

[ameridaddy]

That condition is amazing! What caliber is it?

 

[H Richard]

That's amazing, There aren't very many left out there in that condition.

 

[danalex]

Mine are not as beautiful

 

[bcowern]

My moustache stood straight out when I saw your Model 2.

Regards,
bcowern

 

[murphydog]

That condition is amazing! What caliber is it?

These were in .32 Rimfire Long. There is a .32 Rimfire Short as well that will work, but neither has been produced for several years.