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$5,750.00
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No Price
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SOLD |
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FR441 |
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Rare fluted-cylinder Colt model 1860 Army percussion revolver with factory Colt letter being shipped to United States Navy New York May 9, 1861. Serial #5091 matching, back of cylinder stamped and matching, wedge #5261, 1861 manufacture. Accompanied by an original Colt factory letter dated 12/10/1976 stating that the revolver was originally shipped to "OFFICER, UNITED STATES NAVY UNITED STATES NAVY YARD NEW YORK, NEW YORK MAY 9, 1861.". ,44 caliber bore is very good+, mechanics are tight. Worn Colt's patent marking on frame, you can definitely see "COLT'S" under a magnifying glass. Cut for shoulder stock, 4-screw frame. Patent dates are not present in a cylinder flute which is correct and documented. "L" on the left side of the triggerguard. Has a 8" barrel with very good Colt's one-line New York barrel address. Wood grips are very good+ and stamped on the butt "I" over "F A R" inspector's initials. Barrel retains .60% original faded blue mixed under a pleasing untouched medium pewter-grey. Faded original case colors on frame. Untouched iron backstrap and brass triggerguard. A super rare example of this desirable U.S. Navy-issued classic Colt handgun.
