SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY THUER CONVERSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY THUER CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 180871. Cal. 44 Colt CF. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” with caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. The conversion was performed on a matching numbered cyl with the assembly number “7” which is found on rear face of the Thuer conversion ring and rear face of cylinder. The brass trigger guard, which was never silver plated, and steel back strap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with three of the SNs visible in back strap channel. This model was Colt’s first attempt at converting percussion revolvers to self-contained cartridges and was very successful and readily adopted, leading, ultimately to the invention of the Single Action Army. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 60% orig blue, glossy & bright in sheltered areas with balance mostly flaked or cleaned to a medium patina with some scattered surface freckling and light pitting with heavier pitting around the face of the muzzle. Rammer pivot retains strong, bright case colors, faded on handle. Frame retains faded case colors on sides and sheltered areas on recoil shields, mostly, moderately faded. Cyl retains traces of blue in rebated area being mostly a silver/gray patina with one area of fine pitting and overall retains about 70-75% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard has reasonably sharp edges and retains a medium mustard patina. Back strap has fine pitting that has been cleaned to a gray metal patina. Grip has slightly chipped toes showing moderate wear and retains 20-30% orig varnish with balance a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-41232 JR15 (7,500-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2227A	$9,775.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY THUER CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 180871. Cal. 44 Colt CF. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” with caliber marking on left shoulder of trigger guard. The conversion was performed on a matching numbered cyl with the assembly number “7” which is found on rear face of the Thuer conversion ring and rear face of cylinder. The brass trigger guard, which was never silver plated, and steel back strap contain a 1-pc varnished walnut grip with three of the SNs visible in back strap channel. This model was Colt’s first attempt at converting percussion revolvers to self-contained cartridges and was very successful and readily adopted, leading, ultimately to the invention of the Single Action Army. CONDITION: Fine plus, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered. Bbl retains about 60% orig blue, glossy & bright in sheltered areas with balance mostly flaked or cleaned to a medium patina with some scattered surface freckling and light pitting with heavier pitting around the face of the muzzle. Rammer pivot retains strong, bright case colors, faded on handle. Frame retains faded case colors on sides and sheltered areas on recoil shields, mostly, moderately faded. Cyl retains traces of blue in rebated area being mostly a silver/gray patina with one area of fine pitting and overall retains about 70-75% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard has reasonably sharp edges and retains a medium mustard patina. Back strap has fine pitting that has been cleaned to a gray metal patina. Grip has slightly chipped toes showing moderate wear and retains 20-30% orig varnish with balance a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-41232 JR15 (7,500-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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