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Colt 1860 army revolver, .44 caliber percussion, 8” barrel, traces of blue and case hardened finis

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Colt 1860 army revolver, .44 caliber  percussion, 8” barrel, traces of blue and  case hardened finis
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Colt 1860 army revolver, .44 caliber percussion, 8” barrel, traces of blue and case hardened finish, serial #46374. The barrel shows good traces of original blue, at least 5-10% with some bright military typeblue beneath the loading lever. There is some scattered light erosion and pinprick pitting with crisp and fully legible address. The cylinder shows 50-70% light original scene with engagement dates visible on the edge.The frame, hammer and loading lever show traces of case hardening. The backstrap shows traces of blue and is drifting. The triggerguard shows 10-20% darkened silver plate. The grips are military style with nocartouches, showing dings, mars, scratches. All matching visible serial numbers. The pistol shows military inspections and was probably an overrun or condemned. There is some small nicks on the edge of the wedge and around the wedgeport. The action is tight, the bore is bright and at least very good. An interesting army that may letter and was made in the early Civil War era. Tight as a drum and locks like a bank vault. Dr.