EXTREMELY RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 7-1/2″ ARMY WITH FACTORY ROUND CYLINDER AND FACTORY LETTER, NOT FLUTED, SN 35.

SN 35. Cal. 44. Among the rare variations in Colt Percussion Armys, are early Armys made with rnd rebated non-fluted cylinder, brass backstrap Navy sized frame, 7-1/2″ rnd bbl and not cut for shoulder stock. Few of these guns are known and are quite the anomaly among collectors. This rare gun has factory letter showing this exact configuration shipped to Smith, Crane & Co, NYC, July 9, 1861. This is an honest example of a rarely encountered firearm that is quite distinct and would fit into most any advanced Colt collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is overall grey/plum with discernible matching SNs on bbl, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge and also on loading arm which is almost never seen on Armys. There is no discernible bbl address. Address purposely removed, still retaining the dashes and only a few partial letters. Patent markings both clear on cylinder and frame. Cylinder retains four functional safety pins and over half of its rolled Ormsby naval battle scene. Small assembly letters are stamped on left side of trigger guard as seen in photos. Grips retain about 80% orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine with crisp rifling in bore. 52492-1 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1144

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	1144	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 7-1/2″ ARMY WITH FACTORY ROUND CYLINDER AND FACTORY LETTER, NOT FLUTED, SN 35. SN 35. Cal. 44. Among the rare variations in Colt Percussion Armys, are early Armys made with rnd rebated non-fluted cylinder, brass backstrap Navy sized frame, 7-1/2″ rnd bbl and not cut for shoulder stock. Few of these guns are known and are quite the anomaly among collectors. This rare gun has factory letter showing this exact configuration shipped to Smith, Crane & Co, NYC, July 9, 1861. This is an honest example of a rarely encountered firearm that is quite distinct and would fit into most any advanced Colt collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is overall grey/plum with discernible matching SNs on bbl, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge and also on loading arm which is almost never seen on Armys. There is no discernible bbl address. Address purposely removed, still retaining the dashes and only a few partial letters. Patent markings both clear on cylinder and frame. Cylinder retains four functional safety pins and over half of its rolled Ormsby naval battle scene. Small assembly letters are stamped on left side of trigger guard as seen in photos. Grips retain about 80% orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine with crisp rifling in bore. 52492-1 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 1144 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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EXTREMELY RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 7-1/2″ ARMY WITH FACTORY ROUND CYLINDER AND FACTORY LETTER, NOT FLUTED, SN 35.