Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this simply stunning black powder revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Buffalo Bill Centennial 1860 Colt Army .44 Caliber Cap and Ball Black Powder Commemorative Cased Set Presented By The US Historical Society!
This example is 285 of 2500 that were produced in 1983 by The Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory, making this an extremely early production model!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory / Colt / US Historical Society
Model: 1860 Army Buffalo Bill Centennial Commemorative
Serial: 285
Caliber: .44 Cal.
Finish: Polished Blue Barrel & Frame with Gold Cylinder, Trigger guard & Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 8" Round
Optics/Sights: Gold Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Faux Ivory
Action: Black Powder
Markings: Standard / Details described in the analysis.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt .44-caliber “Army" Model was the most widely used revolver of the Civil War. It had a six-shot, rotating cylinder, and fired a 0.454-inch-diameter (11.5 mm) round lead ball, or a conical projectile, that was propelled by a 30-grain charge of black powder ignited by a copper percussion cap that contained a volatile charge of fulminate of mercury (a substance that explodes upon impact). The percussion cap, when struck by the hammer, ignited the powder charge. When fired, balls had a muzzle velocity of about 900 feet per second.
This one is 285 of 2500 that where produced. Manufactured in 1983 by The Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory, this beauty is finished in a deep Colt Blue and 24 Ct. Gold. The top of the barrel is elaborately engraved and marked on both sides with “William F. Cody” and pictures of him on horseback. The sides of the frame are engraved with the Deadwood Stage, and the cylinder is engraved with pictures of Chief Iron Tail, a Pony Express Rider, a Buffalo, and Cavalry. This pistol comes with an American cherry wood case inlaid with leather and tooled in gold, a host of accessories. The leather is marked “Buffalo Bill” and “Commemorative .44 Caliber Army Colt” and includes a picture of Buffalo Bill, Chief Iron Tail and the Deadwood stagecoach, which were featured in his Wild West shows. The case has a vintage style solid brass lock and a ¾ length piano hinge on the back. The inside of the case is lined with green velvet and fitted on the bottom for this revolver, and the other accessories, with two lidded areas for smaller accessories, each adorned with gold plated knobs. The inside of the top of the case has a brass plaque inscribed “Buffalo Bill / Centennial Presentation / Authorized by / United States Historical Society”.
Contents:
Model: 1860 Army Buffalo Bill Centennial Commemorative
Serial: 285
Caliber: .44 Cal.
Finish: Polished Blue Barrel & Frame with Gold Cylinder, Trigger guard & Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 8" Round
Optics/Sights: Gold Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Faux Ivory
Action: Black Powder
Markings: Standard / Details described in the analysis.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt .44-caliber “Army" Model was the most widely used revolver of the Civil War. It had a six-shot, rotating cylinder, and fired a 0.454-inch-diameter (11.5 mm) round lead ball, or a conical projectile, that was propelled by a 30-grain charge of black powder ignited by a copper percussion cap that contained a volatile charge of fulminate of mercury (a substance that explodes upon impact). The percussion cap, when struck by the hammer, ignited the powder charge. When fired, balls had a muzzle velocity of about 900 feet per second.
This one is 285 of 2500 that where produced. Manufactured in 1983 by The Williamsburg Firearms Manufactory, this beauty is finished in a deep Colt Blue and 24 Ct. Gold. The top of the barrel is elaborately engraved and marked on both sides with “William F. Cody” and pictures of him on horseback. The sides of the frame are engraved with the Deadwood Stage, and the cylinder is engraved with pictures of Chief Iron Tail, a Pony Express Rider, a Buffalo, and Cavalry. This pistol comes with an American cherry wood case inlaid with leather and tooled in gold, a host of accessories. The leather is marked “Buffalo Bill” and “Commemorative .44 Caliber Army Colt” and includes a picture of Buffalo Bill, Chief Iron Tail and the Deadwood stagecoach, which were featured in his Wild West shows. The case has a vintage style solid brass lock and a ¾ length piano hinge on the back. The inside of the case is lined with green velvet and fitted on the bottom for this revolver, and the other accessories, with two lidded areas for smaller accessories, each adorned with gold plated knobs. The inside of the top of the case has a brass plaque inscribed “Buffalo Bill / Centennial Presentation / Authorized by / United States Historical Society”.
Contents:
This example is in the PRISTINE condition, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise! Additionally, it ships with the original Buffalo Bill Commemorative Case and all of the accessories pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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