FINE CIVILIAN COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 157005. Cal. 44. Nice original and complete example of slightly post Civil War Colt Army percussion revolver made in 1866. Gun has fine aesthetics with strong traces of original finish and good markings that shows honest use and good care. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall, all matching SNs including wedge and grips (last number on trigger guard was left off and no doubt a factory mistake). Bbl retains about 20% bright original finish mostly in protected areas, bbl address has some weakness on few letters but all discernible. Front blade sight appears to have been replaced during its time of use. Loading assembly, frame and hammer have traces of muted case color with balance gray/silver. Backstrap and trigger guard retain strong traces of bright blue in protected areas. Cylinder has strong traces of original blue finish in protected rebated area, cylinder scene is about 80-90% visible. Hammer screw appears replaced, otherwise gun appears original and complete. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina retaining strong traces of original factory varnish. Mechanically gun functions well, with bright crisp bore. 49973-111 JS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1236

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	1236	$2,300.00	FINE CIVILIAN COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 157005. Cal. 44. Nice original and complete example of slightly post Civil War Colt Army percussion revolver made in 1866. Gun has fine aesthetics with strong traces of original finish and good markings that shows honest use and good care. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall, all matching SNs including wedge and grips (last number on trigger guard was left off and no doubt a factory mistake). Bbl retains about 20% bright original finish mostly in protected areas, bbl address has some weakness on few letters but all discernible. Front blade sight appears to have been replaced during its time of use. Loading assembly, frame and hammer have traces of muted case color with balance gray/silver. Backstrap and trigger guard retain strong traces of bright blue in protected areas. Cylinder has strong traces of original blue finish in protected rebated area, cylinder scene is about 80-90% visible. Hammer screw appears replaced, otherwise gun appears original and complete. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina retaining strong traces of original factory varnish. Mechanically gun functions well, with bright crisp bore. 49973-111 JS (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1236 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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FINE CIVILIAN COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER.