Guns for Sale - Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army -- 44 Cal. Cap & Ball Percussion Revolver - Antique

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 120404JF10

Make: Colt

Model: 1860

Serial Number: 101075

Year of Manufacture: 1863

Caliber: .44 Cal. Percussion

Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked ‘Address Col. Sam Colt New York U.S. Of America”. This marking is light and only partially legible. The left side of the frame is marked “Colt’s / Patent”. The barrel, frame, trigger guard and the back strap are marked “101075”. We could not remove the wedge to check. The front strap, behind the trigger guard is marked with a “D”. The cylinder is marked with two “F”s. The left side of the barrel is marked “CG” and the right side of the barrel is marked “H”. We cannot make out the serial number on the cylinder.

Barrel Length: 8”

Sights / Optics: This revolver is mounted with a notched hammer rear sight and a low blade front sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are oiled wood. There is a very faint cartouche on the left panel (we think). The edges of the panels are a bit worn and the surfaces show just marking. The grips are otherwise sound and free of cracks. The grips rate in about Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue / Case Color

Finish Originality: Factory Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray, but strong. The rifling is actually visible the entire length and near sharp, though showing wear. There is erosion and pitting throughout the bore, but the bore rates better than average for this model and vintage.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 20% of its metal finish. There is scattered erosion throughout the exterior, but primarily on the hammer and barrel. The metal is almost bare and has developed a nice and light patina. The loading ram screw is missing. There is scattered heavier pitting, most noticeable on the left side of the barrel above the loading ram screw hole. The revolver shows nice age – though it has likely been cleaned a long time ago and natural patina has formed. The Screw heads are serviceable, though just a bit worn. The markings are light, but present. Overall, this revolver rates in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this revolver.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This is an honest and relatively early example of one of the primary Civil War side arms. More than 200,000 were manufactured from 1860 through 1873. Colt's biggest customer of these revolvers was the U.S. Government with over 127,000 units being purchased and issued to the troops. This is a well marked and acceptable example of this important and early firearm.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This antique revolver can be sold in California to anyone 18 years of age with valid ID.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

UPS Insured shipping will cost $25

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to a verified adult, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. Please include a copy of your driver’s license with payment; this is for proof of age. We are FFL dealers and comply with all Federal, State and local laws.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715

No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.