MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 96347. Cal. 44. Usual configuration 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 with blued steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with visible outline of cartouches on each side. There are partially visible numbers in backstrap channel that appear to match SN. Frame is 3-screw style cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and a stock dimple in the buttstrap. Various parts have small inspector initials. The ’60 Army was one of the most prolific side arms in the Civil War with the Union government purchasing several thousand for the Army & Navy. They saw hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier in the Indian Wars and then were sold as surplus to private dealers and foreign governments and continued in service well into the cartridge era. With all of their rough service and minimal maintenance they are rarely found in orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching with grip numbers as noted. Bbl and cylinder retain a smooth orig blue finish turning slightly plum with a series of nicks and dings around the wedge slot. Cylinder is turning brown in the rebated area and overall retains about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame has been cleaned to bright metal with some minor light pitting on both sides. Hammer retains smoky case colors, brighter in sheltered areas. Trigger guard was never silver plated and is now a medium mustard patina. Backstrap and buttstrap retain about 80% thinning orig blue, stronger at the top and on the buttstrap. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with a hand oil stained patina with visible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-39452 JR199 (2,500-4,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2324	$3,162.50	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 96347. Cal. 44. Usual configuration 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 with blued steel backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with visible outline of cartouches on each side. There are partially visible numbers in backstrap channel that appear to match SN. Frame is 3-screw style cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and a stock dimple in the buttstrap. Various parts have small inspector initials. The ’60 Army was one of the most prolific side arms in the Civil War with the Union government purchasing several thousand for the Army & Navy. They saw hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier in the Indian Wars and then were sold as surplus to private dealers and foreign governments and continued in service well into the cartridge era. With all of their rough service and minimal maintenance they are rarely found in orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching with grip numbers as noted. Bbl and cylinder retain a smooth orig blue finish turning slightly plum with a series of nicks and dings around the wedge slot. Cylinder is turning brown in the rebated area and overall retains about 95% Ormsby Naval battle scene. Frame has been cleaned to bright metal with some minor light pitting on both sides. Hammer retains smoky case colors, brighter in sheltered areas. Trigger guard was never silver plated and is now a medium mustard patina. Backstrap and buttstrap retain about 80% thinning orig blue, stronger at the top and on the buttstrap. Grip is sound showing heavy wear with a hand oil stained patina with visible cartouches. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered moderate pitting. 4-39452 JR199 (2,500-4,000) 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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