February 17-19, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/17/2020
8" round barrel with Colt New York address. Six shot .44 caliber rebated cylinder with battle scene. Case hardened frame cut for shoulder stock. One piece walnut grips. Government sub-inspector stamps on cylinder and backstrap. Matching serial numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Manufactured in 1863. Accompanying revolver is a Colt factory letter documenting shipment to United States Government Commanding Officer, New York Arsenal, Governor's Island, New York on June 25, 1863, in a shipment of 1,000 guns. Oddly, the frame of this revolver does not have a U.S. stamp or any primary inspection cartouches on grips or other components. CONDITION: Good overall with no original finishes remaining. Overall a smooth dove grey patina. Oil finished grips are excellent showing minimum wear. Action is relatively tight and crisp. Bore is good with moderate pitting. -MKS-