Factory Engraved, Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver. S/N 154301/E, .44 caliber, 8 inch barrel, Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver. Cylinder, loading lever, and hammer are all gold plated; all other metal surfaces finished in silver. 1-piece ivory grips, circa 1865. Engraved in the late percussion vine style scroll. Complete with case containing correct accoutrements. Case (with key) and contents are all in very good condition.
Condition: excellent bore, 70% gold on loading lever, 10 % on cylinder, 50% on hammer; 90% silver plate overall, excellent grips, excellent mechanically, excellent engraving. Fire blue screws. Literature: Pictured in “The Book of Colt Engraving,” by R.L. Wilson. The original (framed) photograph that was taken for the book is included in the lot, as is Cordy’s copy of the book. Also pictured in the book “The William M. Locke Collection” by Frank Sellers.
Sold $47,200.
Lot 83, The Cordy Rich Collection of Antique American Firearms - January 24, 2020. Mesa, AZ.