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Colt 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber percussion, 8” barrel, grey-brown patina finish, varnish wood

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:350.00 USD
Colt 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber percussion,  8” barrel, grey-brown patina finish, varnish wood
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Colt 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber percussion, 8” barrel, grey-brown patina finish, varnish wood grips, civilian series, no cutout in frame or backstrap for shoulder stock. Serial #183878. The revolver remains in fair to good original condition showing an excellent repair to breech and lug area at bottom of frame where beneath the serial number where new metal has been added to sleeve the forcing cone and joint between the frame. The barrel shows a brown patina with traces of original blue. The address is lost from the end of New York where this expert work was accomplished. The cylinder shows 30-50% cylinder scene with some minor erosion and pinprick pitting. The grips are good with some dings, mars, scratches, small losses, but do not fit quite perfectly and may be from a different Colt revolver. All matching visible numbers, good action, good bore. Front sight slimmed down slightly. Some scattered light to moderate erosion and pinprick pitting. A decent civilian army revolver showing some expert old repairs and restoration as mentioned. Est: $700 - $1,400