Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this very desirable cap and ball single-shot revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt 2nd Generation 1860 Army!
**This example is very rare with only 50 of these revolvers having been manufactured with the electroless nickel finish. Only 20 revolvers manufactured in electroless nickel came with the case, accessories and shoulder stock like this example**
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**This example is very rare with only 50 of these revolvers having been manufactured with the electroless nickel finish. Only 20 revolvers manufactured in electroless nickel came with the case, accessories and shoulder stock like this example**
Click here to view our other Live Auctions!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1860 Army (2nd Generation)
Serial: 202043
Caliber: .44 Cal
Finish: Electroless Nickel
Barrel Length: 8"
Optics/Sights: Round Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Single Action Cap and Ball
Markings: Standard / Cylinder Roll Engraved with Naval Battle Scene
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The elegantly styled 1860 Army model was originally introduced as political tensions escalated and became the Civil War. Out of around 200,000 of early manufacture, almost 130,000 went to U.S. troops. It was the first truly practical .44-caliber revolver, being literally pounds lighter and much sleeker than the earlier .44-caliber Colt's Walker revolver. In size it's about equal to Colt's .36-caliber 1851 Navy revolver that was made famous in the hands of Wild Bill Hickok. Not only is the 1860 significantly more powerful, it incorporates notable mechanical improvements.
The 2nd Generation versions were manufactured during the 1970s and '80s; the 3rd Generation versions were made during the 1990s and into the very early 2000s. Between the two generations, pretty much every original variation was reproduced, and several unique commemorative models were built in limited quantities. In the late 20th century, a number of companies mainly in Italy began reproducing a number of Colt's 19th century models. Legally these arms could not bear Colt markings and they were required by Italian law to have that country's proof marks. At that time several American entrepreneurs went to Colt and proposed that Colt license a 2nd and 3rd Generation of these discontinued pistols. Colt agreed.
This is 1 of only 20 revolvers that were manufactured in electroless nickel with the case, accessories and shoulder stock. It has the standard markings and features. With a Colt Black Powder Series box numbered to the gun, a Colt Custom Shop walnut case lined in green velvet with a plaque on the lid, a two cavity bullet mold, a screwdriver/nipple wrench, an empty cap tin, a powder flask, a walnut shoulder stock and a second edition 1860 Army belt buckle.
Contents:
The owner states that this example remains consumer unused and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise. This example shows no signs of consumer use or handling. This example will ship with the Colt Custom Shop walnut case lined in green velvet with a plaque on the lid, the key, a two-cavity bullet mold, a screwdriver/nipple wrench, an empty cap tin, a powder flask, a walnut shoulder stock, a second edition 1860 Army belt buckle and the factory papers 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.
Model: 1860 Army (2nd Generation)
Serial: 202043
Caliber: .44 Cal
Finish: Electroless Nickel
Barrel Length: 8"
Optics/Sights: Round Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Single Action Cap and Ball
Markings: Standard / Cylinder Roll Engraved with Naval Battle Scene
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The elegantly styled 1860 Army model was originally introduced as political tensions escalated and became the Civil War. Out of around 200,000 of early manufacture, almost 130,000 went to U.S. troops. It was the first truly practical .44-caliber revolver, being literally pounds lighter and much sleeker than the earlier .44-caliber Colt's Walker revolver. In size it's about equal to Colt's .36-caliber 1851 Navy revolver that was made famous in the hands of Wild Bill Hickok. Not only is the 1860 significantly more powerful, it incorporates notable mechanical improvements.
The 2nd Generation versions were manufactured during the 1970s and '80s; the 3rd Generation versions were made during the 1990s and into the very early 2000s. Between the two generations, pretty much every original variation was reproduced, and several unique commemorative models were built in limited quantities. In the late 20th century, a number of companies mainly in Italy began reproducing a number of Colt's 19th century models. Legally these arms could not bear Colt markings and they were required by Italian law to have that country's proof marks. At that time several American entrepreneurs went to Colt and proposed that Colt license a 2nd and 3rd Generation of these discontinued pistols. Colt agreed.
This is 1 of only 20 revolvers that were manufactured in electroless nickel with the case, accessories and shoulder stock. It has the standard markings and features. With a Colt Black Powder Series box numbered to the gun, a Colt Custom Shop walnut case lined in green velvet with a plaque on the lid, a two cavity bullet mold, a screwdriver/nipple wrench, an empty cap tin, a powder flask, a walnut shoulder stock and a second edition 1860 Army belt buckle.
Contents:
The owner states that this example remains consumer unused and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise. This example shows no signs of consumer use or handling. This example will ship with the Colt Custom Shop walnut case lined in green velvet with a plaque on the lid, the key, a two-cavity bullet mold, a screwdriver/nipple wrench, an empty cap tin, a powder flask, a walnut shoulder stock, a second edition 1860 Army belt buckle and the factory papers 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.
Shipping Details
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Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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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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