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Colt 1860 Army Revolver --NICE-- Made in 1862, Not SAA
Guns International #: 101158155 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
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Number of Active Listings: 36
Total Number of Listings: 580
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
This is a very strong example of an 1860 Colt Army Percussion Revolver that's in well above average condition for a Civil War-issued Colt. Lots of original blue and case colors showing. This 1860 was standard issue to Union officers as well as cavalrymen. Caliber was .44 with six-shot cylinder and 8" round barrel. Early war production with a serial number in the 65,000 range which dates its manufacture to the fall of 1862. Government inspector cartouches present on both sides of the walnut grips with various sub-inspector stamps on the metal parts. Serial Numbers are matching on the frame, barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder arbor pin, and the grips. The wedge looks to be the original to the gun but was never numbered. See photos. Excellent markings throughout. The barrel is marked "--ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA--". Left side of the frame stamped "COLT'S PATENT".
Overall Condition grades NRA Antique Fine Condition. The frame retains 90% original case colors on the frame. This is incredible for a 150-year-old Colt that saw use in the Civil War. The barrel retains 50% strong original blue mostly on the rear lug area and thinned out to silver along the front end from holster wear. Remember, this is Colt War-Time finish, not the high polish you find on their commercial Cap and Ball Revolvers. That said, its hard to find an early war vintage 60 Army that still has much of any of its original finish, let alone one that didn't age from years of neglect or humidity. This had to have belonged to an officer as was used sparingly and well looked after. You can tell it saw a little bit of action in the field and then was tucked away somewhere for 150 years. It shows just a hint of muzzle wear from chafing on horseback against the leather holster. Cylinder has perfect roll-engraving...again the blue on the outer edges has worn to silver from being in the holster but still shows 50% original blue down in the rebate at the back. The back of the cylinder still has all six safety pins visible, half are pretty nice while the other half are a bit mashed but all there. The backstrap shows 40% original blue. 50% bright original case colors on the loading lever. Good case colors remain on the profiles of the hammer as well. Mechanics are excellent as is the bore. This is a great looking example of an 1860 and would be hard to improve upon in this price range.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1860
Condition: NRA Antique Fine Plus