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Colt model 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber percussion, 8” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, v

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Colt model 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber  percussion, 8” barrel, blue and case hardened  finish, v
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Colt model 1860 Army revolver, .44 caliber percussion, 8” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, varnish wood grips. True civilian series, not cut for shoulder stock at back of frame or on buttstrap. Serial #183879. The Colt remains in original very good plus to near fine condition showing 50-70% bright original blue on barrel drifting on edges of front half and some very light erosion and pinprick pitting just starting in a few very small areas with some minor scratches. The barrel address is sharp and crisp, the edges well defined, the front sight slimmed just a little, and some minor wear at the muzzle. There is some very bright blue on the bottom edge of barrel and on both lugs, and on bottom of barrel. The cylinder shows 90% original cylinder scene just going a little bit light, an index line between cylinder stops, and 50-60% mottled blue drifting to brown, with crisp engagement date at front edge. The frame shows 60-80% case hardening lightening slightly, aging nicely, with generous amounts of rainbow colors just starting to naturally age. The hammer shows 75% case hardening. The loading lever shows 75-85% case hardening with some brilliant and fiery areas. The