RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 61. Extremely rare Colt (only 55 made in this configuration according to The Book of Colt Firearms by Wilson, p. 163) with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, Hartford address, rebated round cylinder and 1-pc walnut Navy size grip with brass trigger guard and brass back strap. The cut out in the right recoil shield does not have a capping channel. CONDITION: Fair. All matching including the wedge. Cylinder, however, has been cleaned and no number is visible. No original finish remains, the entire metal surface, having been cleaned and in some cases, filed. Front sight has been filed down to a small post. Grips have the serial number in the back strap channel; they are missing a sliver at the right heel with a chipped right toe and retain about 80% original varnish. Trigger guard and backstrap are a medium mustard patina with traces of original silver-plating. Trigger return spring is broken and the cylinder lock bolt is not functioning. Hammer notches are fine and will function when pressure is applied forward on the trigger. Strong bore with heavy pitting. 4-53056 JR624 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	605	$5,060.00	RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 61. Extremely rare Colt (only 55 made in this configuration according to The Book of Colt Firearms by Wilson, p. 163) with 7-1/2” rnd bbl, Hartford address, rebated round cylinder and 1-pc walnut Navy size grip with brass trigger guard and brass back strap. The cut out in the right recoil shield does not have a capping channel. CONDITION: Fair. All matching including the wedge. Cylinder, however, has been cleaned and no number is visible. No original finish remains, the entire metal surface, having been cleaned and in some cases, filed. Front sight has been filed down to a small post. Grips have the serial number in the back strap channel; they are missing a sliver at the right heel with a chipped right toe and retain about 80% original varnish. Trigger guard and backstrap are a medium mustard patina with traces of original silver-plating. Trigger return spring is broken and the cylinder lock bolt is not functioning. Hammer notches are fine and will function when pressure is applied forward on the trigger. Strong bore with heavy pitting. 4-53056 JR624 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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