SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 209. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with scarce 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock screws. Cylinder is full fluted with the SN in one flute and patent date in another. The silver plated brass trigger guard and silver plated steel back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with indecipherable numbers in back strap channel. Only about 4,000 of the fluted cylinder Models 1860 were produced out of about the first 8,000 and only about half of the 4,000 fluted models had 7-1/2″ bbls. Given that there were just over 200,000 Models 1860 Army produced in period 1860-1873 makes this a truly rare Colt. Many of the early fluted Armys were shipped to southern dealers and distributors prior to the outbreak of the Civil War and are considered by some historians & collectors to be Confederate used arms. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered & grip as noted. No orig finish remains on bbl, cyl or frame being an overall mottled brown patina. Right top edge of muzzle shows very heavy wear with moderate pitting on the other side. Trigger guard retains about 85% strong orig silver plating and the back strap about 25-30% silver plating with some fine pitting toward the heel and on butt strap. Grip has chipped toes with a repair on each side at the frame showing moderate to heavy wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-39509 JR367 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2210	$8,050.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 209. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with scarce 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line Hartford address. Left side of frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and extended stock screws. Cylinder is full fluted with the SN in one flute and patent date in another. The silver plated brass trigger guard and silver plated steel back strap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with indecipherable numbers in back strap channel. Only about 4,000 of the fluted cylinder Models 1860 were produced out of about the first 8,000 and only about half of the 4,000 fluted models had 7-1/2″ bbls. Given that there were just over 200,000 Models 1860 Army produced in period 1860-1873 makes this a truly rare Colt. Many of the early fluted Armys were shipped to southern dealers and distributors prior to the outbreak of the Civil War and are considered by some historians & collectors to be Confederate used arms. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is unnumbered & grip as noted. No orig finish remains on bbl, cyl or frame being an overall mottled brown patina. Right top edge of muzzle shows very heavy wear with moderate pitting on the other side. Trigger guard retains about 85% strong orig silver plating and the back strap about 25-30% silver plating with some fine pitting toward the heel and on butt strap. Grip has chipped toes with a repair on each side at the frame showing moderate to heavy wear and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-39509 JR367 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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