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The one-piece walnut grip has a glossy polished piano varnish
finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped “-ADDRESS COL.
SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-” in one line. The cylinder
is roll engraved with the Texas Navy battle scene. The left side
of the frame is stamped “COLTS/PATENT” in two lines. “44 CAL” is
stamped on the left shoulder of the trigger guard. The full serial
number “154572” is stamped on the underside of the barrel, frame,
trigger guard and back strap. The partial serial number “4572” is
stamped on the cylinder. All of the visible serial numbers match.
An “L” is stamped above the barrel serial number and below the
serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The “L”
designation indicates that the revolver was intended for shipment
to London. British London “Crown/GP” and “Crown/V” inspection
and proofmarks are stamped on the left side of the barrel and on
the rebated portion of the cylinder in between each chamber.
The revolver features the blue steel trigger guard and back strap
that were popular with British customers and hammer spur with
bordered knurling. The lid of the oak case has brass screws around
the edge and round brass plate inlaid in the center. A 7 1/2 inch
by 5 inch Colt instruction label with “14 PALL MALL LONDON S.W.”
address and red and black printing is properly affixed to the inside
of the case lid.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% of the attractive bright original
high polish blue finish, 99% vivid original case colors, with limited
flaking on the left of the barrel and trigger guard, the cylinder
retains all of its safety pins with minimal flash evidence around the
percussion nipples, and the cylinder scene is absolutely sharp as
can be. Grip is also excellent, with nearly all of the original glossy
piano varnish finish, minimal handling evidence, and very distinct
edges. Mechanically excellent. Case is fine, with minor age related
wear and handling marks. Accessories are excellent. This is an
outstanding example of a rare London cased and proofed Colt
Model 1860 Army revolver, worthy of the finest of Colt collections!
Estimate: 45,000 - 65,000
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