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live December 11 | 10:00 AM
Czerny's

487 - A Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver

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Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Sale fees

28.6%

A Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver dating: 1863 - 1875 provenance: USA, 8", cylindrical, 44 cal. barrel (with bright bore and visible rifling), featuring a mark on the back with a New York address: ‘- ADDRESS COL. SAM.L COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA -’; on the left side, the ‘T’ mark. Lowered cylinder with the depiction of the naval battle between the Texan and Mexican navies still clearly visible, with the patent mark “COLTS PATENT No. 186xx” (serial number matching the frame) and “PAT SEPT. 10th 1850”, with the marks “A” and “L”. Working mechanism, the rotation and alignment of the cylinder are somewhat uneven. Four-screw frame with the serial number “186xx” and the mark “COLTS PATENT” on the left side. Brass trigger guard with matching and clearly visible serial number, with “B” mark. Iron backstrap with matching serial number and, at the base of the grip, the slot for fitting the detachable butt, with “T” mark on the back. Wooden grip in good condition, with remains of a military inspection stamp on the left side. Some remains of the original finish.

Auction details

Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 2
Friday, December 11
10:00 AM
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 13-19
19038 Sarzana, Italy

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Czerny's +39 0 18 76 91 376 natalia@czernys.com
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 15,000 lots published

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