COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 31899. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is rebated with usual 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Five of the six safety pins are prominent & serviceable. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. The brass trigger guard & blued steel back strap contain a 1-pc oil finish walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. This revolver was produced early in the Civil War and almost certainly would have been pressed into service for the duration of the war and later on the American frontier either by front line Cavalry troops fighting Indians or sold as surplus and used by ordinary citizens on the frontier. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is numbered “0667”. Overall retains about all of a professionally restored finish with dark blues and cyanide color case hardening; cyl shows about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Grip shows moderate wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-50018 JR183 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2206

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2206	$2,006.00	COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 31899. Cal. 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT”. Cyl is rebated with usual 6-chambers and Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Five of the six safety pins are prominent & serviceable. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. The brass trigger guard & blued steel back strap contain a 1-pc oil finish walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. This revolver was produced early in the Civil War and almost certainly would have been pressed into service for the duration of the war and later on the American frontier either by front line Cavalry troops fighting Indians or sold as surplus and used by ordinary citizens on the frontier. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is numbered “0667”. Overall retains about all of a professionally restored finish with dark blues and cyanide color case hardening; cyl shows about 50% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Grip shows moderate wear and a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-50018 JR183 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2206 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.