looking for info on Colt Revolver showing 1871 as a patent date?

Hmm.. are you sure it has a patent date of 1871 and not 1873?

If so it might be a Colt conversion on the Colt model 1860 with the serial # having it built in 1870. When they converted the pistols to metallic cartridges the restamped the barrels.

If it has an 1873 patent date then it is a Colt single action army with the serial # indicationg it being built in 1899.

In either case it is likely to be quite valuable with the SAA being the most desirable. Depending on condition, $1000+.

The first link below is a picture of a SAA.

The second, a link to an 1860 Army.

The third link is to a page listing the Colt Models and thee serial #'s.

I would suggest taking it to a reputable gun dealer or gunsmith and have them identify for you.

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I have this car sitting in my driveway that's a 2004. Can *you* tell me how much it's worth?

Sounds like a pretty stupid question when phrased that way, doesn't it? ;)