ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 123015. Silver & gold finish with 8” rnd bbl, 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address, Colt’s patent on left side of frame. It has a 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock & is fitted with beautiful, checkered, 1-pc ivory grip. All four serial numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “E”. Bbl, frame & grip frame have strong silver plating while the rammer, rammer handle, cyl, hammer & trigger are gold plated. It is beautifully engraved in typical Nimschke style with full coverage on frame, down both sides of bbl with Nimschke’s typical sunburst at the top of backstrap with buttstrap and triggerguard engraved to match. Patterns on bbl incorporate his trademark flower blossoms with wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose and fish scales down top edge. Cyl has fine dash & dot borders around the front & rear edges of raised area. Accompanied by contemporary wooden display case. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge. Overall retains virtually all of spectacular restored finish with some scattered fine pitting and flaking. This is a very old restoration, not something accomplished in recent years. The “0” of the serial number on cyl has been re-stamped. Cyl retains 80-85% Ormsby naval battle scene, slightly thinned in a spot or two. Triggerguard has some faint brass showing through. Grip has a repaired sliver on right side with numerous age lines & a few chips around backstrap and retains a beautiful medium mellow ivory patina. Three of frame screws appear to be replacements. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30018 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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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	201	$4,312.00	ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 123015. Silver & gold finish with 8” rnd bbl, 1-line “NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA” address, Colt’s patent on left side of frame. It has a 4-screw frame cut for shoulder stock & is fitted with beautiful, checkered, 1-pc ivory grip. All four serial numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “E”. Bbl, frame & grip frame have strong silver plating while the rammer, rammer handle, cyl, hammer & trigger are gold plated. It is beautifully engraved in typical Nimschke style with full coverage on frame, down both sides of bbl with Nimschke’s typical sunburst at the top of backstrap with buttstrap and triggerguard engraved to match. Patterns on bbl incorporate his trademark flower blossoms with wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose and fish scales down top edge. Cyl has fine dash & dot borders around the front & rear edges of raised area. Accompanied by contemporary wooden display case. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge. Overall retains virtually all of spectacular restored finish with some scattered fine pitting and flaking. This is a very old restoration, not something accomplished in recent years. The “0” of the serial number on cyl has been re-stamped. Cyl retains 80-85% Ormsby naval battle scene, slightly thinned in a spot or two. Triggerguard has some faint brass showing through. Grip has a repaired sliver on right side with numerous age lines & a few chips around backstrap and retains a beautiful medium mellow ivory patina. Three of frame screws appear to be replacements. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some shine and moderate to heavy pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30018 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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