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CIVIL WAR COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
CIVIL WAR COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER

Cal. 44. S# 11597 (1861). Bbl. 8". Rebated 6 shot cyl. w/ engraved Naval scene. Matching numbered bbl., cyl., grip straps & wedge. Brass triggerguard. Backstrap has notch for shoulder stock. Replacement undersized 1 piece walnut grip. "L", "S" & "H" inspector stamps throughout. CONDITION: metal has a mottled gray patina appearance w/ some areas of blue on bbl., lightly faded blue on backstrap & traces of blue on cyl.; areas of light peppery oxidation throughout. Faint traces of case colors on frame. Brass has mustard patina finish w/ peppery oxidation. Undersized replacement grip has good finish. Screws show distortion. Cyl. locks up on 1 notch during hand cycling. Bore has strong rifling showing areas of pitting & frosting. (01-22889/MD). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.