COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY WITH “ANCIENT IVORY” STOCKS.

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY WITH “ANCIENT IVORY” STOCKS. SN 166440. Cal. 44. This Model 1860 Colt Army was made in 1867 with all matching numbers and an interesting pair of grips that consignor feels are “mastodon”. They do indeed have a most unusual patina, they are no doubt ivory and consignor could be correct, but we make no guarantees other than they are indeed well patinaed old ivory. This gun conforms to other Model 1860 Civilian Army Colts with 8″ rnd bbl, one line New York address, “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side of frame and a small “44CAL” stamped on left side of trigger guard. This gun is in fine overall condition as refinished and functions well with good, crisp bore. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 20% of its refinished blue, especially around bbl housing. Loading assembly, frame and hammer retain traces of muted case color which is possibly orig with balance being gray/silver-blue with areas of staining and pinprick pitting. All numbers match on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cyl. There is no serial number on the replaced wedge made without spring. Cyl retains all of its re-rolled and engraved naval battle scene with scattered dents and areas of pitting. The “44CAL” marking on side of trigger guard has been freshened such that it is easy to read. The 2-pc grips have a newer glued wood block holding them together. There is about a 1-1/2″ chip reglued on left grip on inside toe. Grips fit fairly well with some gaps at edges as can be seen in photos. 4-46199 JS159 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	1508	$2,875.00	COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY WITH “ANCIENT IVORY” STOCKS. SN 166440. Cal. 44. This Model 1860 Colt Army was made in 1867 with all matching numbers and an interesting pair of grips that consignor feels are “mastodon”. They do indeed have a most unusual patina, they are no doubt ivory and consignor could be correct, but we make no guarantees other than they are indeed well patinaed old ivory. This gun conforms to other Model 1860 Civilian Army Colts with 8″ rnd bbl, one line New York address, “COLTS PATENT” stamped on left side of frame and a small “44CAL” stamped on left side of trigger guard. This gun is in fine overall condition as refinished and functions well with good, crisp bore. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 20% of its refinished blue, especially around bbl housing. Loading assembly, frame and hammer retain traces of muted case color which is possibly orig with balance being gray/silver-blue with areas of staining and pinprick pitting. All numbers match on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cyl. There is no serial number on the replaced wedge made without spring. Cyl retains all of its re-rolled and engraved naval battle scene with scattered dents and areas of pitting. The “44CAL” marking on side of trigger guard has been freshened such that it is easy to read. The 2-pc grips have a newer glued wood block holding them together. There is about a 1-1/2″ chip reglued on left grip on inside toe. Grips fit fairly well with some gaps at edges as can be seen in photos. 4-46199 JS159 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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