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ORIGINAL COLT PERCUSSION MODEL 1860 ARMY CIVIL WAR AND ELLSWORTH, KANSAS SHERIFF’S GUN
Guns International #: 103694453 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique Percussion - Colt Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: victorio1sw
Member Since: 8/4/13
State: Texas
Country: United States
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Number of Active Listings: 3
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders.
Description:
Description:
This gun was purchased as parts in a “junk box”. Nothing was said about Ed Hogue. The dies used to stamp his name are crude, as if blacksmith made. Then I ran census and newspaper records, and discovered the identity of Ed Hogue! To be brief, Ed Hogue was Deputy Sheriff 1873, and later Sheriff 1875, of Ellsworth, Kansas. See pictured details.
This early Colt has matching numbers on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, arbor pin, and wedge. The grips appear to be original, but required some restoration. The Texas Naval cylinder scene is about 85% intact and very distinct. The finish is overall a grey patina. Master Colt gunsmith, Alan Harton, re-built the hammer notches and reworked the mechanism. The gun now cocks and locks up very crisply and tight almost as when new. Notice that when in half cock, the capping groove Lines up with a nipple. The bore is shiny with strong lands and grooves, with the expected minor evenly-scattered light porosity throughout. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would call this one at least an 8 bore condition.
The rammer assembly was missing, but was replaced with new old stock found on eBay. It fit perfectly and functions as new.
Most original markings are very distinct, including the barrel address, serial numbers, and inspector’s marks. The lower line of “Colt’s Patent” is weak, as often seen on these.
The 8” barrel fits up tightly against frame, but Alan Harton set the cylinder column back one turn. That is the proper way to reduce cylinder end play. All screws are original and remain nice, showing no signs of buggering with a bad screwdriver.
The serial number indicates mid-1863 Civil War production. These continued as the principal Cavalry revolver through the Indian Wars until about 1873 when the Colt Single Action began production. In the hands of Cowboys, Gunfighters and Pioneers moving westward, this revolver remained in use until the late 1870’s. This is because ammunition was readily available (with bullets cast anywhere needed), and while the Colt Single Action production was 90% dedicated to government contracts.
Terms:
No International sales.
Three day inspection period, but ask questions prior to buying (see additional notes on returns at bottom). Additional pictures sent on request.
I accept Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders. No personal checks or Western Union MO’s. Payment must be received within seven days after sale date, and sent by Priority Mail with Tracking Number provided by buyer. Shipping by USPS Registered Mail (12” x 12” x 6” priority box) with insurance $66.00 (and tracking number provided to buyer). Usually shipping occurs within 3 days after payment received.
Three (3) day Inspection and Return Policy: Only if returned Exactly as Received - Not Disassembled for Inspection, Not Tampered, Not Broken/Chipped/Scratched/Dented/Scuffed, or any Parts Switched. Any Original Documentation sent Must Be Returned with item.
Price: $5,000.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .44