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Lot 228:
Colt Signature Series 1860 Army .44 Caliber Black Powder Percussion Revolver
Description
A Colt Signature Series 1860 Army .44 caliber black powder percussion revolver. This firearm features a blued steel barrel and six-shot cylinder, a case-hardened steel frame with vibrant mottled coloring, polished brass trigger guard and backstrap, and smooth, dark reddish-brown wooden grips. The barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA,” while the left side of the frame bears “COLT’S PAT. SEPT 10 1850 BLACKPOWDER.” “44 CAL” is stamped on the right side of the trigger guard. A gold-colored cursive signature is present on the backstrap. Serial number “220819” is visible on the loading lever housing and below the cylinder pin retainer. The brass trigger guard is stamped with serial number “220819.” The revolver is accompanied by its original grey cardboard box with a “COLT BLACKPOWDER” logo and a “COLT® Black Powder Instruction Manual.”
Condition report:
The revolver is in excellent, near-new condition with high-gloss finishes and minimal visible wear. The bluing and case-hardening retain their original luster. The wooden grips are smooth and free of significant blemishes. The accompanying original grey cardboard box and instruction manual are in very good condition, showing minor shelf wear consistent with age. Note a discrepancy in serial numbers: \"220819\" on the loading lever housing and cylinder pin retainer, and \"220319\" on the brass trigger guard.
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