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U.S. Hist. Soc. Buffalo Bill Cent'l Colt 1860 Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
U.S. Hist. Soc. Buffalo Bill Cent'l Colt 1860 Army Revolver
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Cased ''Buffalo Bill Centennial Presentation'' Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, with complete accoutrements, by U.S. Historical Society, #340, .44 cal., blued 8'' streamlined round barrel with creeping lever beneath features ornate gold decoration including images of Cody mounted on horseback and ''William F. Cody'' legend on both sides; rebated round cylinder has 4 oval scenes related to Cody and full gold plating; blued 4-screw frame has stagecoach in Monument Valley scene on both sides, blued hammer with gold borders; two-piece gold-plated gripstraps with cutout at toe for shoulder stock (not included) and plain one-piece faux ivory grips. Revolver is housed in a large walnut-finished hardwood case having gilt-decorated leather inset in top, engraved brass plaque inside, lined in lovely teal-green velveteen with seven compartments in the French style for gun, gold-plated ''Colts Patent'' stand-of-arms powder flask, brass bullet mold with iron tiller-type spruecutter, 1.75'' round silver-finish cap box with engraved buffalo on top containing percussion caps, L-shaped combination nipple wrench-screwdriver tool, and two covered compartments with brass knobs containing cast lead balls and key to the case. Condition of the revolver is as new and unfired, retaining all of its original deep blue and bright gold, unturned cylinder, and mint grips. Case shows light outside handling/storage wear but is sound, lining and accoutrements are also new but for light impressions where the gun and tools rest. Action is smooth; bore is brilliant with deep rifling and shows full interior bluing; cylinder bores are likewise bright showing full interior gold finish. Est.: $800-$1,200. (No FFL Required)