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Rare and Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1860 London Army Revolver

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Rare and Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1860 London Army Revolver
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serial #95043 all matching including wedge, .44 caliber, 8" barrel with a mostly bright and excellent bore that shows a little scattered light oxidation. Sutherland's states that only several hundred Army revolvers were sold through the London agency, all of which were made in Hartford. The barrel shows the correct "ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON" and the serial numbers on the frame, barrel and gripstraps are all marked with the proper "L" either above or below. The barrel and cylinder show proper London proofs and the revolver remains in very fine condition. The barrel shows between 60 and 70% bright original blue finish with loss confined to areas of flaking where the exposed metal has taken on a very smooth and even gray brown patina. The cylinder is similar in condition to the barrel and shows an excellent fully visible cylinder scene. The frame shows about 80% mottled original color case hardened finish which is thinning but remains quite visible with the color on the hammer being more vivid. The revolver shows an iron backstrap and silverplated brass triggerguard. The backstrap showing 95% bright original blue finish with the triggerguard retaining 97% original silverplated finish that is mostly tarnished to a pleasing blue color which matches the backstrap finish quite nicely. The one-piece walnut grip rates excellent with 97% original finish remaining. The revolver comes in its original oak casing with blue baize lined interior. The case houses the following accessories: "L" shaped combination tool, two cavity Army mould, correct Dixon bag shaped flask in very nice condition, two packs of skin cartridges, one by Mount Pleasant Cartridge Company, a small gutta percha container with threaded lid and an Eley cap tin. The case is typical British style with round brass monogram plate at center of lid, exterior is near excellent and the interior is similar with a couple partially loose partitions. A very fine and very hard-to-find revolver for the advanced Colt collector. (1B11133-1) {ANTIQUE} (7000/9000)