Description

~ .44 caliber Colt Model 1860 Army ~

The revolver has matching serial numbers of 53233 to all parts dating it to 1862.

The serial number is stamped on the barrel frame, cylinder frame, trigger frame and grip.

The top of the barrel is stamped "Address Col Saml Colt New - York U.S. America.".

On the frame, on the left hand side, beneath the cylinder is stamped 'COLT PATENT'.

On the left hand side of the barrel, near the cylinder, is stamped with 'BB' and on the right side with 'H' (which is stamped also on the cylinder and trigger frame). On the reverse of the barrel, when opening the loading lever, can be seen another 'B' stamped on it.

On the cylinder is stamped:

'PATENT NO. 3233'
'PAT SEPT 10th 1850'

~ Dimensions ~

The barrel has a length of 8 inches (20.3 cm), with the revolver having an overall length of 14 inches (35.5 cm).

The revolver weight is 1.21 kg.

~ Condition ~

The revolver has some minor wear but is in a decent overall condition. There is some shallow pitting giving a silky feel. The top flat engravings are worn. The grips are complete and in good order.

It cocks, releases and indexes very, very smoothly. The loading lever works smoothly too. The nipples are fine.

~ Postage ~

UK postage for the revolver is £10 or it can be picked up from our shop in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

We can post internationally at cost - it is the buyers responsibility to ensure that it is a legitimate item in your country. (trade)

~ General Information ~

Contact Details

Address: Antiques Storehouse,
Storehouse 9,
Main Road,
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire.
PO1 3PX.
United Kingdom.
Email: enquiries*********
Telephone: UK 02392 851723 (International 0044 2392 851723 )

Shop Opening Hours: 7 Days a week, 10am-5pm, Closed Christmas Week.
Please call in advance to book an appointment. No children under 10.

Age restrictions: We will only deal with over 18`s

Postage restrictions: Deactivated weapons can only be posted within the European Union. Antiques firearms, militaria and blade weapons can be posted worldwide. It is the buyers responsibility to check you can legally import
the item. We are happy to quote at cost for overseas postage.

Further Details: We are happy to provide further details of all our items including extra images. Please ask all your queries in a single email as this will save my staff a siginificant amount of time. Please do not ask questions if you have no intention of buying the item.

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Returns: In the rare event that you are not satisfied with the item we always accept returns. A full refund is given less any postage costs.

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