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Lot 4143ANTIQUE

A Colt Model 1860 Army revolver

17 November 2008, 10:00 PST
San Francisco

Sold for US$3,217.50 inc. premium

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A Colt Model 1860 Army revolver

Serial no. 165295 for 1867, .44 caliber. Civilian model with three screw frame and no cut-outs for shoulder stock. Varnished walnut grips.
Condition: Very good. Barrel with grey metal showing traces of blue finish mixed with brown patina. Some small scratches around wedge on right side, that end of wedge badly marred. Cylinder with light brown patina and strong scene, the rebated portion with dark brown patina and generous traces of blue. Cylinder is numbered 5595. Lever lug showing much casehardening colors. Frame with very slight traces of silvered casehardening, the left side with some small patches of minor pitting. Triggerguard retains perhaps 15-20% silver. Gripstrap with 20-25% blue, mainly on buttstrap and apron. Excellent grips with few light marks and slight wear to varnish on and around butt.
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Note: Although the cylinder is numbered 5595 while the rest of the gun is numbered 165295, this would appear to be an error at the factory and the cylinder would appear to be original to the gun.

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