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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 198

Colt Model 1860 .44 Percussion Cap Army Revolver

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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$0 $5
$50 $10
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$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is a Colt black powder series model 1860 single action Army Revolver chambered in .44 cal percussion. 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. It has matching numbers on the trigger guard, frame, and barrel. This revolver 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. 508 Pat. Sept. 10th 1850". The top of the barrel is marked "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA". 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: 209508. 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. Colt Black Powder Series revolver in the original box.

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