That first one looks like Remington from around the "War of Northern Aggression" as it is called around here. My dad had one that looked kinda like your picture. It had no family stories behind it - not sure where he got it from. It was sold a few years ago for around $700. It had some non-authentic repairs, or it may have fetched more.
It's a Navy Colt Six. The second is a peacemaker. It's what Rooster J Cogburn carried.
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Me gots an 1851 Navy in .44 cal. About to get a .22 semi auto rifle to play with as the black powder gets messy after five or six cylinders. And the 12 gauge stays by the bed. What I would really like is an 1872 winchester in 44-40 with the rifleman loop lever and set screw for the trigger. I just like western style guns. A nice little 12 gauge coach gun would be cool to have as well. If I ever get out of diving that's where the money will go. Old west style bpack powder and pre 98 arms.
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If you don't want that stuff I'll take it!
---------- Post added September 28th, 2013 at 08:04 PM ----------
And I'd take this over the 50 any day.