Model 1860 Colt Army revolver as it probably looked when manufactured.

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This is a civilian gun...not a military marked 1860 Colt Army revolver.
It is interesting to see what they originally looked like.

Look at the finish on this pistol!

I have two of these revolvers....and they certainly don't look anything like this. (See 4 photos below.)

This is recently offered at auction...it will be interesting to see what a piece like this sells for.

http://www.gregmartinauctions.com/Au...tsChangePage=1











Lot #1043. Cased Colt Civilian Model 1860 Army Revolver in Exceptional Condition, with Accessories
Description:Serial no. 152329, .44 perc. cal., 6-shot cylinder with roll-engraved naval engagement scene, 8” barrel marked “ – ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA - .” Left side of frame stamped “COLTS/PATENT.” Left shoulder of triggerguard with “44 CAL” marking. Frame cut for shoulder stock on recoil shield, but made with the civilian pattern three-screws. Notch on buttstrap for shoulder stock clamp. High gloss civilian blued finish, with case-hardened loading lever, frame and hammer. Silver-plated brass triggerguard. Varnished one-piece walnut grips. Mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet, with accessories of stand-of-flags Colt’s Patent powder flask embossed on both sides, blued steel mold with “COLT’S/PATENT” on spruecutter and “C” on one arm, blued steel L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, can of Eley Bros. percussion caps in paper wrapper, case key and four extra nipples.


Condition:Excellent. Showing 98% bright blue and 99% vivid colors to case-hardening, minor marks on blued surface, minor patch oxidation on right side of barrel, the buttstrap with oxidation and small amount of blue remaining, rest of backstrap with 99% bright blue. Traces of silver plating on triggerguard strap, mellow patina to brass. Crisp markings and cylinder scene, relatively light roll partly due to factory polish for bright blue. Grips with 100% rich varnish, minor nicks at butt. Minor fading and wear to velvet case lining. Light marks on exterior with 99% varnish. Ex Collection: Russell Goldstein; Fred Sweeney.
Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000

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This is the best Model 1860 Colt Army revolver that I own...military marked, manufactured in early 1863...serial number 92346.

Top pistol in the photo below.....a far cry from the condition of revolver shown in the auction photo shown above.....condition is everything!

(Click on the bar to enlarge the images.)





Cylinder markings on this revolver.....military usage takes its toll on the finish.











Pattern 1863 holster for the Model 1860 Colt Army and Model 1858 Remington Army Revolvers.

Marked;
E. Gaylord, Chicopee, Mass.









David

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