CIVIL WAR 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO SOLDIER.

CIVIL WAR 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO SOLDIER. SN 96551. Cal. .44. This is a fine Colt Army issued i 1863 with all matching numbers. Gun is accompanied by its orig U,S, inspected regulation flap holster which has protected this gun since the war. Paul Jones is carved in the stocks and most likely the Cavalryman who was issued the gun. Gun has orig blue and case colors with complete cylinder scene and crisp bright markings. This is a much better than average found Colt Army. Gun was found on Cape Cod, so maybe a little research will reveal “Paul Jones'” identity. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains 20-30% bright blue with balance brown to plum. Fine bore with crisp rifling. Frame and hammer retains 30-40% case colors, backstrap has 20-30% bright blue, cylinder has traces of finish in protected areas and cylinder scene is 95% and discernible. Grips are sound, solid and fit well with small chip at right inside toe. Sub inspector marks including a small letter “d” on butt grip are found in most parts. Inspector cartouche is barely visible where it was removed in its time of use. 4-46152 JS303 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2257	$5,750.00	CIVIL WAR 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO SOLDIER. SN 96551. Cal. .44. This is a fine Colt Army issued i 1863 with all matching numbers. Gun is accompanied by its orig U,S, inspected regulation flap holster which has protected this gun since the war. Paul Jones is carved in the stocks and most likely the Cavalryman who was issued the gun. Gun has orig blue and case colors with complete cylinder scene and crisp bright markings. This is a much better than average found Colt Army. Gun was found on Cape Cod, so maybe a little research will reveal “Paul Jones'” identity. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains 20-30% bright blue with balance brown to plum. Fine bore with crisp rifling. Frame and hammer retains 30-40% case colors, backstrap has 20-30% bright blue, cylinder has traces of finish in protected areas and cylinder scene is 95% and discernible. Grips are sound, solid and fit well with small chip at right inside toe. Sub inspector marks including a small letter “d” on butt grip are found in most parts. Inspector cartouche is barely visible where it was removed in its time of use. 4-46152 JS303 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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