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Colt Army Model 1860 .44 Caliber Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Colt Army Model 1860 .44 Caliber Revolver
<B>Colt Army Model 1860.</B></I> This .44 caliber revolver, serial number 6178, is the four-screw type cut for a shoulder stock. An 8” round barrel, 6-shot cylinder, loading lever and plunger, and back strap, all of iron. The trigger guard, front strap, and blade front sight are brass. The serial number appears on the barrel lug, bottom of frame, trigger guard flat, on butt strap, and bottom of wedge. Cylinder is marked “Colt's Patent no. 178” over “pat. Sept. 10th 1850” on circumference. “Colt's Patent” in 2 lines on left side of frame. Barrel marked on top “Address Col Sam'l Colt, New York, U. S. America”. Cylinder scene very faint. There is a “3” stamped on trigger guard left side near frame. Wedge screw is missing. “<I>JH</B></I>” scratched on brass front strap and left side grip. “<I>JH</B></I>” scratched on brass trigger guard near front screw. <BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Fair. Iron parts are generally down to white with some minor pitting. Wood grip shows minor wear with only limited scratches and dings; does not index. Brass parts exhibit some dings and a generally even patina. <BR><BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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