EXCEPTIONAL CIVILIAN COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 143707. Cal 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rd bbl, German silver front sight and New-York U.S. America address. The 3-screw frame has small “COLTS PATENT” on the left side and the caliber marking is on the left shoulder of trigger guard. All the SN’s are matching and all parts normally serial numbered are numbered. Cylinder is rebated and usual 6 shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking is extremely crisp and 100% discernible. Cylinder retains all 6 crisp safety pins. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a fine, oiled, 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in the backstrap channel. This revolver was produced in 1863 at height of Colt production for the military.Colt expected more military contracts for their Army revolvers and many guns were produced waiting for inspection. There was such a demand for civilian purchase of these “military guns” that some military finish guns were sold privately such as this one. Of those few civilian arms produced, the majority were private purchase for military officers and usually saw equally hard service as their martial brotheren and are rarely found with any strong original finish. After the Civil War these civilian revolvers were usually continued in service on the American Frontier, again serving under continuous harsh circumstances with limited or no maintenance. To find such a firearm today with high original finish is a true, great rarity. This gun is most unusual that it has oiled stocks not varnished like typical military issued, no silver plate on trigger guard like typical civilian issue and most all metal parts have inspector letter stamps like found on military purchased guns. This gun appears all martial without the final inspector’s cartouche. This is a wonderful gun with bright orig blue & case and crisp, near new stocks that would be very difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 95-98% glossy orig blue with a few light scattered scratches. Frame, hammer and loading arm retain most of their bright & muted case colors. Cylinder retains about 95% glossy orig blue with 1 light drag line and minor scratches. Overall cyl shows about all of its rolled Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard has yellow brass patina with minor areas of staining. Backstrap and Buttstrap retain about 95% glossy orig blue with reductions only seen in one area of light wear in center of backstrap as can be seen in photos. Grip is sound and well fit showing little if any wear with crisp sub inspector letter stamped on right butt. Mechanics are crisp with a brilliant shiny bore. 4-50193 JS63 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2203

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
	2203	$14,950.00	EXCEPTIONAL CIVILIAN COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 143707. Cal 44. Blue & color case hardened with 8″ rd bbl, German silver front sight and New-York U.S. America address. The 3-screw frame has small “COLTS PATENT” on the left side and the caliber marking is on the left shoulder of trigger guard. All the SN’s are matching and all parts normally serial numbered are numbered. Cylinder is rebated and usual 6 shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking is extremely crisp and 100% discernible. Cylinder retains all 6 crisp safety pins. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a fine, oiled, 1-pc walnut grip with matching SN in the backstrap channel. This revolver was produced in 1863 at height of Colt production for the military.Colt expected more military contracts for their Army revolvers and many guns were produced waiting for inspection. There was such a demand for civilian purchase of these “military guns” that some military finish guns were sold privately such as this one. Of those few civilian arms produced, the majority were private purchase for military officers and usually saw equally hard service as their martial brotheren and are rarely found with any strong original finish. After the Civil War these civilian revolvers were usually continued in service on the American Frontier, again serving under continuous harsh circumstances with limited or no maintenance. To find such a firearm today with high original finish is a true, great rarity. This gun is most unusual that it has oiled stocks not varnished like typical military issued, no silver plate on trigger guard like typical civilian issue and most all metal parts have inspector letter stamps like found on military purchased guns. This gun appears all martial without the final inspector’s cartouche. This is a wonderful gun with bright orig blue & case and crisp, near new stocks that would be very difficult to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including wedge and grip. Bbl retains 95-98% glossy orig blue with a few light scattered scratches. Frame, hammer and loading arm retain most of their bright & muted case colors. Cylinder retains about 95% glossy orig blue with 1 light drag line and minor scratches. Overall cyl shows about all of its rolled Ormsby Naval battle scene. Trigger guard has yellow brass patina with minor areas of staining. Backstrap and Buttstrap retain about 95% glossy orig blue with reductions only seen in one area of light wear in center of backstrap as can be seen in photos. Grip is sound and well fit showing little if any wear with crisp sub inspector letter stamped on right butt. Mechanics are crisp with a brilliant shiny bore. 4-50193 JS63 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2203 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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EXCEPTIONAL CIVILIAN COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.