COLT MODEL 1860 MARTIAL ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1860 MARTIAL ARMY REVOLVER. SN 142475. Cal. 44. This is a nice example of the standard Civil War calvary side arm issued and manufactured in 1863. This was probably the most popular side arm to Confederate also as many captured examples saw continued use. This gun has the usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line NY address. It has the usual six-shot cyl. Left side of frame is correctly marked “COLTS PATENT”. Brass trigger guard and iron backstrap are mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has inspector’s cartouche on left side. Small sub-inspector marks are found on other metal parts of gun. Gun appears original and all matching SN’s including wedge. CONDITION: This gun overall is very good with gray/brown metal that bbl and cyl have been lightly cleaned and refinished. Remainder of metal is smooth with traces of case color to frame and scattered areas of pitting. Cyl is gray/brown overall with 95%+ visible cyl scene with scattered areas of pitting and several scratches. Stocks are sound, fit well and solid with remnants of inspector’s cartouche to left stock with remnants of old refinish. 4-44294 JS23 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2134	$2,300.00	COLT MODEL 1860 MARTIAL ARMY REVOLVER. SN 142475. Cal. 44. This is a nice example of the standard Civil War calvary side arm issued and manufactured in 1863. This was probably the most popular side arm to Confederate also as many captured examples saw continued use. This gun has the usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line NY address. It has the usual six-shot cyl. Left side of frame is correctly marked “COLTS PATENT”. Brass trigger guard and iron backstrap are mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has inspector’s cartouche on left side. Small sub-inspector marks are found on other metal parts of gun. Gun appears original and all matching SN’s including wedge. CONDITION: This gun overall is very good with gray/brown metal that bbl and cyl have been lightly cleaned and refinished. Remainder of metal is smooth with traces of case color to frame and scattered areas of pitting. Cyl is gray/brown overall with 95%+ visible cyl scene with scattered areas of pitting and several scratches. Stocks are sound, fit well and solid with remnants of inspector’s cartouche to left stock with remnants of old refinish. 4-44294 JS23 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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