VERY GOOD COLT ARMY MANUFACTURED IN 1862

VERY GOOD COLT ARMY MANUFACTURED IN 1862

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Item Code: 2026-2113

This Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Cal. revolver is a Fourth Model (three-screw frame, cut for a shoulder stock, and with a capping groove) serial #81883, giving it an 1862 production date according to the Colt site (and Springfield Research Service, following Sutherland and Wilson), and specifically late 1862 by Pate’s estimate of serial numbers reaching 93,000 by year’s end. (He also notes some engraved examples in the 81000 range added to the Colt inventory in December 1862.) Sometimes known as the “New Model Army” (successor to the Third Model Dragoon,) these six-shot, single-action revolvers were the standard revolver for Union cavalry, with significant numbers making their way into Confederate hands by prewar purchases and wartime captures. This rates very good for condition, complete and all original, with good markings in both the metal and the wood.

The metal overall is smooth, showing just some small light dings at the breech of the barrel from tapping out the wedge for disassembly and some darker gray stains a little light freckling from firing. The slot of the wedge screw shows some turning. The 8-inch barrel shows mostly gray mixed with thin brown and with small stains at the breech. The barrel address is strong: “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW - YORK U.S. AMERICA,” showing just a small ding on the “R” of America. The front sight is in place. The loading assembly is good, showing even a hint of blue on the pivot. The cylinder shows as a thin brown, with some small stains. The naval battle scene on the rebated cylinder is very good as are the Colt patent and serial number stamps. The nipples are dark, but not battered down. The recoil shield shows as a caramel brown. The frame is smooth metal showing a faint bluish gray. The frame screw slots show some turning. The COLTS/PATENT stamp on the left frame shows light wear but is legible. Hammer and trigger show some faint blue- the trigger more so. The triggerguard assembly has a pleasing, unpolished, mellow brass tone. The backstrap is smooth metal showing a silver-gray mixed with thin brown. The wood to metal fit is tight. The grips have good color and finish with visible US inspection cartouches at bottom left and right. Both sides show minor handling marks. The left side shows three or four small dings along the lower forward edge that partly impinge on the cartouche. The underside of the grips show some light semi-circular dings on the butt flat, but a tight join to the buttstrap. Serial numbers match throughout. As is correct, there are some small single-letter factory worker or inspector initials on various parts. The mechanics are good.

The pistol is a very good example of the standard configuration Model 1860 Army in  production from 1860 through 1873, with more than 127,000 acquired by the Union government during the Civil War and others making their way into the field by state or private purchase. It would fit very nicely in a Civil War revolver display and be an essential piece in any cavalry grouping.   [sr][ph:L]

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