GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
FINE COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS AND TOOLED "SLIM JIM" HOLSTER.COLT1860 ARMY18471544 CALIVORYCal. 44. Fine example of the popular Colt percussion Army revolver with beautiful well aged factory checkered Ivory grips and California style tooled "Slim Jim" holster. This gun retains much of its original finish and presents beautifully in its well fit holster. This particular gun was made in 1869 and shows honest use and good overall aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very Good. Bbl retains about 20% bright blue finish especially in protected areas, bbl address is crisp, balance gray with areas of pitting and small blemishes. Cylinder has strong traces of finish in rebated area with good rolled Naval battle cylinder scene. Frame has crisp "COLT'S PATENT" marking on left side retaining about 50% muted case colors with balance silver/gray. Mechanically gun functions well with bright crisp bore. Missing one frame screw. Original Colt "certifiable antique elephant ivory" grips are well fit and quite worn with good patina. Accompanying holster is sound, solid and supple with crazing and wear at ear holding trigger bow, belt loop is sound and solid. 49973-112 JS (4,000-6,000)