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CONDITION: Excellent plus. The
revolver is all original, appears to be
un-fired and retains 98% plus of the original
military blue and vivid color casehardened
finish. The barrel has nearly all of the blue
finish and shows the delicate polishing marks
on either side of the front sight blade and
loading lever latch. The cylinder retains 100% of
the roll-engraved naval scene with light edge wear on
the rebated portions and turn marks between the stops. The percussion nipples and front and rear face of the cylinder have no flash pitting. All of the cylinder safety pins remain intact and are not battered. The blue finish on the back strap has some light handling wear. The loading lever, frame and hammer retain 98% of the casehardened finish with fiery case colors. The sides and face of the hammer show no flash pitting. The brass trigger guard
has an un-polished patina. The grip is in new condition with raised, feathered grain and a perfect Ordnance final inspection mark. Most U.S. contract Model 1860 Army revolvers were issued during or after the Civil War and show some handling and firing wear. This is an as-issued, un-fired, U.S. contract Model 1860 Army revolver. This may be the best U.S. Civil War Contract Colt 1860 Army revolver with three screw frame extant.
Estimate: 65,000 - 95,000
COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVER
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