SCARCE CIVILIAN CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 95369. Cal. 44. Honest Colt percussion Army revolver made in 1863 at height of Civil war, most likely private purchase of Union Officer. Gun shows honest use and good care, gun appears 100% original, complete and matching with good overall aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, tiny traces of original finish in protected areas. All matching SNs including wedge and grips. Small “L” is found adjacent to SNs which often denotes London but this gun has no British proofs so it was sold domestically. Bbl has moderate muzzle wear. Iron overall has scattered light pitting and old cleaning brush marks and overall color is gray/brown with good discernible markings overall. Cylinder retains about 60% rolled cylinder scene with one side heavily pitted, all 6 safety pins are present. Hammer screw is replaced, otherwise gun appears all original. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina and traces of original factory varnish. Mechanically gun functions well, with crisp rifling. 49973-94 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1233

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1233	$2,875.00	SCARCE CIVILIAN CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 95369. Cal. 44. Honest Colt percussion Army revolver made in 1863 at height of Civil war, most likely private purchase of Union Officer. Gun shows honest use and good care, gun appears 100% original, complete and matching with good overall aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, tiny traces of original finish in protected areas. All matching SNs including wedge and grips. Small “L” is found adjacent to SNs which often denotes London but this gun has no British proofs so it was sold domestically. Bbl has moderate muzzle wear. Iron overall has scattered light pitting and old cleaning brush marks and overall color is gray/brown with good discernible markings overall. Cylinder retains about 60% rolled cylinder scene with one side heavily pitted, all 6 safety pins are present. Hammer screw is replaced, otherwise gun appears all original. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina and traces of original factory varnish. Mechanically gun functions well, with crisp rifling. 49973-94 JS (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1233 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE CIVILIAN CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.