CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15475. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line NY address. Left side of frame marked with small “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 4-screw variety with protruding fourth screws for shoulder stock, stock stud dimple and iron buttstrap. Usual 6-shot cyl with Ormsby naval battle scene. Safety pins are all worn away but gun functions nicely. There are small inspector marks on various metal parts including bbl, cyl, backstrap and trigger guard. 1-pc walnut stocks retain inspector cartouches on either side. This Civil War U.S. purchased pistol was made early in 1862. CONDITION: Gun is overall fair to good with metal being cleaned; gray overall with scattered pitting. Cyl has been cleaned and varnished, overall gray, re-rolled cyl scene 90% discernible. Sub-inspector letters “W” and “C” found on various parts of gun appear to be of more recent application. SN’s match throughout with exception of wedge which is not numbered. Stocks are overall very good, fairly well fit with good discernible cartouches. Bottom of butt has numerous small dings and dents where gun was used as tack hammer. 4-44125 JS111 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2137	$2,587.50	CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15475. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 8″ bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line NY address. Left side of frame marked with small “COLTS PATENT”. Frame is 4-screw variety with protruding fourth screws for shoulder stock, stock stud dimple and iron buttstrap. Usual 6-shot cyl with Ormsby naval battle scene. Safety pins are all worn away but gun functions nicely. There are small inspector marks on various metal parts including bbl, cyl, backstrap and trigger guard. 1-pc walnut stocks retain inspector cartouches on either side. This Civil War U.S. purchased pistol was made early in 1862. CONDITION: Gun is overall fair to good with metal being cleaned; gray overall with scattered pitting. Cyl has been cleaned and varnished, overall gray, re-rolled cyl scene 90% discernible. Sub-inspector letters “W” and “C” found on various parts of gun appear to be of more recent application. SN’s match throughout with exception of wedge which is not numbered. Stocks are overall very good, fairly well fit with good discernible cartouches. Bottom of butt has numerous small dings and dents where gun was used as tack hammer. 4-44125 JS111 (2,000-3,000) 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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