Featured in this lot is a Colt model 1860 percussion cap Army revolver chambered in .44 caliber. The revolver features an 8" barrel, 6 shot cylinder, walnut grips, brass trigger guard, brass blade front sight, and hammer notch rear sight. This was one of the most widely issued and popular revolvers of the Civil War, with many, if not most, going to the West after the war for Indian Wars or frontier service. This example is complete and functioning. It has matching numbers on the back strap, trigger guard, frame, and barrel. Overall, it displays an attractive deep aged patina with no evidence of having been buffed, polished, steel-wooled, or cleaned. This revolver also features the correct 8” barrel with sharp and clear Colt one line address on top, correct small front sight, attached loading lever functions correctly, one piece walnut grips fully intact. It is in excellent overall condition. The cylinder displays an engraved image of sailing ships by W.L. Ormsby and the cylinder is marked "Colt's Patent No. 227 Engraved By W.L. Ormsby New York". The frame, trigger guard, and barrel are marked with matching serial numbers and come with the original box. The revolver displays wonderful condition with tight mechanics and blue'd patina. Serial Number: 217227. Colt Black Powder Series firearm manufactured by Colt in the original box, qualifies as an Antique / Black Powder pistol but is a more modern manufacture, per the original condition and cardboard and paperwork.