MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 28918. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-13/16″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Left side frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and brass trigger guard with steel backstrap that contains a 1-pc walnut grip with the last 4 digits “5501” in the backstrap channel and visible outlines of a cartouche on each side. Frame is 4 screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and rounded stock screws and a stock dimple in the buttstrap. The rammer pivot screw is replaced with a rivet. The bbl is mis-matched with SN 28954, the wedge is a replacement and the cylinder is worn to the point where all markings are obliterated. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Poor to fair with replaced parts as noted. Steel parts retain a dark attic patina with light to moderate pitting. Bbl, having been reduced in length during period of use, shows very heavy right hand muzzle wear. Backstrap is a matching patina with fine pitting. Trigger guard was never silver plated and retains a lemon yellow brass patina. Grip, an old replacement, has chipped toes and a chip on the left side at the frame with battered bottom edges and retains a fine hand worn patina. Half cock notch in the hammer is broken, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. A few of the screws are replacements. 4-39457 JR198 (500-1,000)

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
	2325	$1,035.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 28918. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-13/16″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line address. Left side frame has small “COLTS PATENT” and brass trigger guard with steel backstrap that contains a 1-pc walnut grip with the last 4 digits “5501” in the backstrap channel and visible outlines of a cartouche on each side. Frame is 4 screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw and rounded stock screws and a stock dimple in the buttstrap. The rammer pivot screw is replaced with a rivet. The bbl is mis-matched with SN 28954, the wedge is a replacement and the cylinder is worn to the point where all markings are obliterated. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P.Brown Collection. CONDITION: Poor to fair with replaced parts as noted. Steel parts retain a dark attic patina with light to moderate pitting. Bbl, having been reduced in length during period of use, shows very heavy right hand muzzle wear. Backstrap is a matching patina with fine pitting. Trigger guard was never silver plated and retains a lemon yellow brass patina. Grip, an old replacement, has chipped toes and a chip on the left side at the frame with battered bottom edges and retains a fine hand worn patina. Half cock notch in the hammer is broken, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. A few of the screws are replacements. 4-39457 JR198 (500-1,000) 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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