Early War Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver Mfg 1861
Guns International #: 100722846 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Colt Revolvers - Antique

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Seller: oldcolts
Member Since: 7/6/16
State: Idaho
Country: United States
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: Bank to Bank Transfer, Personal or Certified Check



Description:
This is a fine example of an early war production 4 screw Model 1860 Cal Army Revolver. Manufactured in 1861 and shipped to Major R.H.K Whiteley at the United States War Department, New York Arsenal, Govenor's Island, New York. $300 Colt Archive Properties Letter included. The revolver appears to be 100% original with all matching numbers including wedge. Have not removed the grips which have a nice color.  There is some decent case hardening color on frame, otherwise metal is a pleasing plumb-brown fading to a smoky medium pewter gray. Action is tight and smooth, nice. No rust...no pitting that is glaring, noticeable or in-your-face, nice surface. Tiny scattered pits on cylinder. Cylinder is nice with a weak scene. 
.44-caliber, six shot, 8-inch barrel, standard New York markings and grips  Inspector marking present on left  grip, butt-plate cut for shoulder stock attachment. Barrel and cylinder display smooth mottled brown and gray patina; frame shows some  casehardening color, consistent with barrel and  cylinder…German silver front sight…a nice hard to find early war documented 4-screw example. Purchaser must be at least 21 years of age and to provide a valid state issued driver's license as proof.  This is an antique firearm.  No FFL required. Payment must be received within 7 days or this gun is subject to being relisted. CC accepted but subject to 2.5 percent fee. Personal checks accepted but must clear prior to shipping. $25 shipping.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1860 Army
Serial Number: 11338
Caliber Info: 44
Action: Single
Manufacture Date: 1861