(A) COLT 1860 ARMY THUER CONVERSION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/20/2018

A very rare and desirable Colt Model 1860 Army with Alexander Thuer's conversion to metallic cartridge cylinder. The Thuer conversion is one of the rarest of all Colt cartridge firearms, and the 1860 Army Thuer conversion is one of the rarest of this already rare group. Serial No. 154503L was shipped to London and bears British proofs on barrel and cylinder. Barrel retains much thinning blue finish. Scene is excellent. Thuer conversion unit has most of original bright blue. Frame has base colors with some vividness remaining; backstrap and trigger guard have much of original bright blue finish. Varnished walnut grip retains almost all original varnish with slight wear at toe and a few light marks. Action is crisp. Includes a spare percussion cylinder, also British proofed, retaining much original finish, serial No. 4728. Thuer conversions of any Colt revolver represent some of the most collectible Colts and this 1860 would fill a significant gap in almost any advanced Colt collection. CORRECTION: Barrel length is 8".

Name

Value

Accessories

Percussion cylinder,

Barrel Length

Caliber/Bore

.44

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Colt

Model