MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 13339. Fine 4-screw model with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, iron back strap and brass trigger guard and 1-piece walnut grips that have a sharp O.W. Ainsworth cartouche. There are small inspector’s initials on the various parts. The frame is cut for shoulder stock and has flat head hammer screw with round head fourth screws. It has a rebated cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including the wedge. The bbl retains 30-40% original blue, strong in the sheltered areas with the balance a medium patina with light surface pitting. The cylinder has traces of original blue with a few spots of light surface rust and retains 70-75% original naval battle scene. Five of the six safety pins are still prominent. The frame retains most of its original case colors turning dark toward the front end, faded toward the rear with some brighter colors in the very sheltered areas. The hammer retains about 75% slightly faded case colors. The backstrap and butt retain about 95% strong original blue with some light pinpoints of surface rust. The trigger guard is a light yellow brass color. The grips have sharp edges with light handling and use marks and a fine cartouche. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. Hamilton Collection 4-52141 JR854 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1217	$8,050.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 13339. Fine 4-screw model with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight, iron back strap and brass trigger guard and 1-piece walnut grips that have a sharp O.W. Ainsworth cartouche. There are small inspector’s initials on the various parts. The frame is cut for shoulder stock and has flat head hammer screw with round head fourth screws. It has a rebated cylinder with Ormsby naval battle scene. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including the wedge. The bbl retains 30-40% original blue, strong in the sheltered areas with the balance a medium patina with light surface pitting. The cylinder has traces of original blue with a few spots of light surface rust and retains 70-75% original naval battle scene. Five of the six safety pins are still prominent. The frame retains most of its original case colors turning dark toward the front end, faded toward the rear with some brighter colors in the very sheltered areas. The hammer retains about 75% slightly faded case colors. The backstrap and butt retain about 95% strong original blue with some light pinpoints of surface rust. The trigger guard is a light yellow brass color. The grips have sharp edges with light handling and use marks and a fine cartouche. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. Hamilton Collection 4-52141 JR854 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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