ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 29701. Usual configuration with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight, brass triggerguard and beautiful 1-pc ivory grip. It has a 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with a replacement, flathead, hammer screw. Frame has full coverage, Nimschke style engraving of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Hammer has the wolf’s head on each side of the nose with full coverage engraving on both sides. Bbl has engraving patterns on both sides of lug and about 4” up the bbl. Backstrap has Nimschke style fan at the top with arabesque patterns at the top & heel and on buttstrap. This engraving is either a recent addition or has had orig engraving enhanced. Accompanied by a reproduction, burgundy velvet lined walnut case, compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a plain brass flask, L-shaped nipple wrench and a lacquered cap tin with reproduction label. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. All the iron retains an artificially aged patina with scattered fine pitting in various places. Cyl also has fine pitting with a few spots of heavier pitting and retains about 25% Naval battle scene. Grip has numerous age lines with a couple of repaired chips on right side. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Case is fine, flask has a few dents. 4-30499 JR245 (4,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	200	$4,312.00	ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 29701. Usual configuration with 8” rnd bbl, German silver front sight, brass triggerguard and beautiful 1-pc ivory grip. It has a 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock with a replacement, flathead, hammer screw. Frame has full coverage, Nimschke style engraving of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Hammer has the wolf’s head on each side of the nose with full coverage engraving on both sides. Bbl has engraving patterns on both sides of lug and about 4” up the bbl. Backstrap has Nimschke style fan at the top with arabesque patterns at the top & heel and on buttstrap. This engraving is either a recent addition or has had orig engraving enhanced. Accompanied by a reproduction, burgundy velvet lined walnut case, compartmented in bottom for the revolver, a plain brass flask, L-shaped nipple wrench and a lacquered cap tin with reproduction label. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including wedge. All the iron retains an artificially aged patina with scattered fine pitting in various places. Cyl also has fine pitting with a few spots of heavier pitting and retains about 25% Naval battle scene. Grip has numerous age lines with a couple of repaired chips on right side. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Case is fine, flask has a few dents. 4-30499 JR245 (4,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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