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COLT 1860 ARMY COMPOSITE REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
COLT 1860 ARMY COMPOSITE REVOLVER.
Cal. 44. S# 11597 (1861). Bbl. 8". Matching numbered bbl., cyl., grip straps & wedge. Brass triggerguard. Backstrap has notch for shoulder stock. "L", "S" & "H" inspector stamps throughout. Round rebated six shot cyl. w/ naval scene roll engraving is apparent Italian replacement part renumbered to match the revolver. Some screws & other parts may also be Italian replacements. 1 piece walnut grips. CONDITION: cleaned metal has mottled gray coloration from cold blue application showing spots of corrosion. Cleaned brass trigger guard is starting to reacquire a mild patina. Grips are heavily sanded & undersized w/ dark reddish finish & lack any sign of cartouches. Some screws show distortion, others appear to be replacement. Cyl. locks up on 1 notch during hand cycling. Bore has strong rifling showing areas of pitting & frosting. (01-23499/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.