May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2024
This gun shipped to the Colt Agency on Broadway in New York City, February 25th, 1861, as a scarce 7 - 1/2" cavalry model with highly desirable fluted cylinder. Of the earliest production, only around 4,000 1860 Army revolvers shipped with fluted cylinders, only around half of which with cavalry length 7 - 1/2" barrels. This example is rolled with the desirable 1-line Hartford address and fitted with a German silver blade front sight. Frame cut for shoulder stock with matching nickel-plated steel backstrap. Standard silver plated trigger guard and 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Matching numbers observed throughout. This scarce revolver is attractively housed in a relined partitioned oak case with Colt's Patent mold, reproduction powder flask, and cap tin. Also accompanied by a 10-page letter by W.L. Wilson detailing the revolver, holding this particular example in high regard. CONDITION: Very good overall. Revolver displays a mottled brown gray patina with a few traces of period-applied nickel plating. Trigger guard likewise retains strong traces of plating in the protected areas, the balance showing a golden brass patina. Grips have impressions throughout with wear at the base, the majority of the original varnish retained. Strong, well defined bore. Crisp mechanics. Case is solid and displays well.
CORRECTION: These revolvers shipped on February 19th, not February 25th as previously stated.
Item Dimensions: 15 x 8 x 4"
Caliber/Bore
.44 Percussion