FINE MARTIALLY MARKED EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 7847. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a legible “GGL” or possibly “GGS” cartouche. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and round head stock screws. This was the most widely distributed and one of the favorite sidearms by Union troops during the Civil War with 127,156 purchased by the Union government during the war. In total there were 200,500 produced by Colt in the period of 1860-73. These revolvers saw hard service throughout the Civil War, especially the earlier issued models, and later on the frontier during the great westward American expansion. They were in service well into the 1870’s and possibly even later until they were superseded by the advent of cartridge revolvers. Martially marked models, especially, are rarely found retaining much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas, with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a smooth dark patina. There are still feathers on each side of the front sight and rammer lug. Rammer and handle retain most of their faded orig colors, strong and bright on the pivot. Sides of the frame retain bright case colors, especially on the left, fading on the recoil shields and thinning on the right side. Hammer retains strong case colors. Cylinder is mostly a blue brown patina with one spot of pitting either from blood or long term holster contact and retains about 75-80% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Five of the 6 safety pins are crisp and serviceable. Triggerguard was never silver plated and is now a bright, unpolished mustard patina. Backstrap and buttstap retain strong bright blue in sheltered areas with the central backstrap a blue brown patina. Grip is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains a wonderful hand worn patina with its legible cartouche. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-39451 JR191 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2323	$4,025.00	FINE MARTIALLY MARKED EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 7847. Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Left side of frame has tiny “COLTS PATENT” and the brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a legible “GGL” or possibly “GGS” cartouche. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and round head stock screws. This was the most widely distributed and one of the favorite sidearms by Union troops during the Civil War with 127,156 purchased by the Union government during the war. In total there were 200,500 produced by Colt in the period of 1860-73. These revolvers saw hard service throughout the Civil War, especially the earlier issued models, and later on the frontier during the great westward American expansion. They were in service well into the 1870’s and possibly even later until they were superseded by the advent of cartridge revolvers. Martially marked models, especially, are rarely found retaining much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 50-60% thin orig blue, stronger in sheltered areas, with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a smooth dark patina. There are still feathers on each side of the front sight and rammer lug. Rammer and handle retain most of their faded orig colors, strong and bright on the pivot. Sides of the frame retain bright case colors, especially on the left, fading on the recoil shields and thinning on the right side. Hammer retains strong case colors. Cylinder is mostly a blue brown patina with one spot of pitting either from blood or long term holster contact and retains about 75-80% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Five of the 6 safety pins are crisp and serviceable. Triggerguard was never silver plated and is now a bright, unpolished mustard patina. Backstrap and buttstap retain strong bright blue in sheltered areas with the central backstrap a blue brown patina. Grip is sound with light nicks and scratches and retains a wonderful hand worn patina with its legible cartouche. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-39451 JR191 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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