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Early & Desirable Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Percussion Revolver

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Early & Desirable Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Percussion Revolver
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serial #1296, .44 cal, 7 1/2'' round barrel with an about good to fine bore showing moderate old oxidation and light pitting with otherwise strong rifling throughout. This rare first year production revolver is equipped with the early 7 1/2'' round barrel and remains an attractive honest piece. The metal surfaces have mostly toned to a mix of medium gunmetal gray and mild gray-brown patina showing some evidence of an old cleaning mostly along the barrel with remnants of partially smoothed-over light pitting and oxidation staining here and there. The single line Hartford address remains surprisingly crisp but the stamps and lettering look totally correct upon close inspection, the patent date within the cylinder flute also very strong. The serial numbers are strong as well while the ''COLTS PATENT'' on the left side of the frame is rather softened but legible. The frame is expectedly cut for shoulder stock, the backstrap is iron and the triggerguard retains about 80% nice original silver finish that has taken on a fine deep gray tarnish with high edge wear to goldenrod patina and some scattered light dings. The smooth walnut grip remains in very good condition as cleaned long ago and showing remnants of older added finish with some scattered dings and edges a little bit shy of the metal. The grip backstrap inlet is ink-numbered matching the frame. The wedge screw is a replacement and the wedge itself mismatched but numbered to another early gun ''1159''. The cylinder is un-numbered and the remaining serialized parts are matching. Barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. This is a fine example with more desirable early shorter barrel. (13D11556-1) {ANTIQUE} (4000/5000)