3468

$3,162.50

COLT 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER IN CONFEDERATE HOLSTER WITH ORIG WOOD GUN TOOL.

SN 95715. Cal. 44. Honest “as found” Colt Martial Army manufactured at height of Civil War in early 1863 in military flap holster, most likely Confederate, which utilized iron furniture tack as finial. These furniture finials are also,seen on Confederate cartridge boxes. Also in holster, is a 9-1/2″ carved ebony cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun is all matching, complete and orig. Cylinder scene is about half discernible. Grips are well worn with discernible cartouches in outline only. Tacking marks and chips at inside toes. Metal is a mottled grey with pitting overall. Mechanically sound with discernible bore. Holster has loose stitching for several inches near top, crazing and cracking in finish, especially at folds. Belt loop is a restoration. 52438-15 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3468

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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