Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this absolutely gorgeous "re-issue" cap and ball single-shot revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army
Serial: 217828
Caliber: .44 Cal.
Finish: Deep Blue Barrel & Cylinder, Color Case Hardened Frame, Rammer & Hammer with Brass Trigger Guard & Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 8" Round
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Single Action Cap and Ball
Markings: Standard / The cylinder is rollmarked with William Ormsby's engraving of the Texas Navy's victorious May 16, 1843, Battle of Campeche. The back strap is marked with Sam Colts signature.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, "Although parts for the Signature Series were cast in Italy, they were fully assembled and hand-finished in the United States using the proprietary Colt formulas for bluing and color-casehardening." The Italian origin of the raw parts for these revolvers is no doubt the cause of some disagreement on their authenticity, but the Blue Book further states, "Colt Blackpowder Arms Company Signature Series revolvers are regarded as authentic Colt pistols." Importantly, these revolvers bear only Colt markings—no import or proof marks—settling the issue rather emphatically.
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. The primary, most easily recognized difference is the "Sam Colt" signature engraved on the backstrap of almost every 3rd Generation Signature Series gun.
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.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original Colt Signature Series box and papers seen pictured above! The condition is what we believe to be Superb, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
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: 3rd Generation Signature Series 1860 Army
Serial: 217828
Caliber: .44 Cal.
Finish: Deep Blue Barrel & Cylinder, Color Case Hardened Frame, Rammer & Hammer with Brass Trigger Guard & Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 8" Round
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Single Action Cap and Ball
Markings: Standard / The cylinder is rollmarked with William Ormsby's engraving of the Texas Navy's victorious May 16, 1843, Battle of Campeche. The back strap is marked with Sam Colts signature.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, "Although parts for the Signature Series were cast in Italy, they were fully assembled and hand-finished in the United States using the proprietary Colt formulas for bluing and color-casehardening." The Italian origin of the raw parts for these revolvers is no doubt the cause of some disagreement on their authenticity, but the Blue Book further states, "Colt Blackpowder Arms Company Signature Series revolvers are regarded as authentic Colt pistols." Importantly, these revolvers bear only Colt markings—no import or proof marks—settling the issue rather emphatically.
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. The primary, most easily recognized difference is the "Sam Colt" signature engraved on the backstrap of almost every 3rd Generation Signature Series gun.
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.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original Colt Signature Series box and papers seen pictured above! The condition is what we believe to be Superb, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
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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