GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE COLT MODEL 1860 CIVILIAN ARMY REVOLVER. COLT 1860 133952 44 Cal. 44. Blue and color case hardened with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked "COLTS PATENT" and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked "44 Cal.". Frame is 3-screw type, cut for shoulder stock. Cylinder is rebated and has the Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. The silver plated brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. This gun is interesting in that most metal parts have government inspection marks along with the now factory varnished grips show that this gun was military contract originally. The punch mark on left side of frame in shoulder stock cut-out is thought to show condemnation and the non-inspected cylinder was never SNd. Col. Colt was never one to waste government contract over-run or non-accepted parts. Colt apparently just re-polished and finished this Army for private purchase. Regardless, this is a very fine Colt Army revolver made at the height of the Civil War in late 1863, retaining much orig finish and crisp action, sold in civilian market, possibly to a Civil War officer. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Gun appears orig and all matching with exception of un-serialized wedge, replaced wedge screw and as noted, orig contemporary un-serialized cylinder. Bbl and cylinder retain 30-40% bright orig blue, especially in protected areas with balance plum. Frame, hammer and loading assembly retain strong muted case colors with balance. Silver/grey. Stocks are well fit with light edge wear and scattered cosmetic blemishes. 52328-20 JS (5,000-7,000)