FINE MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 63854. Produced in 1862 & with martial markings, this Colt undoubtedly saw substantial service throughout Civil War. It has 8″ rnd bbl with New York address, German silver front sight, 3-screw frame with flat headed hammer screw cut for shoulder stock. It has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap & 1-pc walnut grip that has visible cartouches on both sides with right side legible in the right light. There are inspector marks on other various pieces. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “0102”. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a smooth light brown patina. Frame retains generous amounts of case colors, very faint & fading to silver, stronger on right side. Hammer retains 25-30% strong case colors. Cylinder is a light brown patina with a few nicks on front edge & retains about 75% Ormsby naval battle scene & all six safety pins are prominent. Trigger guard is a mellow yellow patina & back strap retains about 15% thin blue in sheltered areas. Grip is sound with heavy edge wear, otherwise has only light handling & use marks showing moderate wear. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with some scattered very fine pitting & one spot of heavier pitting. A fine Civil War Army in rarely encountered condition. 4-56530 JR244 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	180	$4,830.00	FINE MARTIAL COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 63854. Produced in 1862 & with martial markings, this Colt undoubtedly saw substantial service throughout Civil War. It has 8″ rnd bbl with New York address, German silver front sight, 3-screw frame with flat headed hammer screw cut for shoulder stock. It has brass trigger guard with iron backstrap & 1-pc walnut grip that has visible cartouches on both sides with right side legible in the right light. There are inspector marks on other various pieces. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “0102”. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a smooth light brown patina. Frame retains generous amounts of case colors, very faint & fading to silver, stronger on right side. Hammer retains 25-30% strong case colors. Cylinder is a light brown patina with a few nicks on front edge & retains about 75% Ormsby naval battle scene & all six safety pins are prominent. Trigger guard is a mellow yellow patina & back strap retains about 15% thin blue in sheltered areas. Grip is sound with heavy edge wear, otherwise has only light handling & use marks showing moderate wear. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore with some scattered very fine pitting & one spot of heavier pitting. A fine Civil War Army in rarely encountered condition. 4-56530 JR244 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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