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**MINT BORE**MATCHING NUMBERS**1864 American Civil War Colt New York USA Model 1860 Army .44 Calibre Cap & Ball Percussion Revolver With English Proofs. Sn 22426:8 - 22426:8 The Colt Model 1860 Army was a muzzle-loading cap & ball .44-calibre revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery troops, and Naval forces. This original, Colt New York, Army revolver is in excellent condition. It has original undamaged walnut grip, an 8” round steel barrel and measures 14 ½” overall length. The bore is near mint clean and bright with well defined rifling. It has matching serial numbers 94287 L stamped on its frame, barrel block, trigger guard & very faintly on the cylinder. The serial number dates its manufacture to 1864. The ‘L’ stamps and presence of English proofs on the cylinder and frame most likely denotes that this pistol made in USA was finished in London before return to the USA or made in USA using Colt’s London factory parts. The cylinder has colt’s patent. The cylinder has no visible cylinder scene. The top of the barrel is marked ' Address Col SamL Colt New York U.S America’. The frame is marked ‘Colt’s Patent’. It has a brass grip frame, captive lever ram rod, brassblade fore sight and ‘v’ notch hammer rear sight. The weapon’s single action cocking & firing mechanism is crisp. The price for this iconic American Civil War Colt pistol includes UK delivery. NB As an antique cap and ball revolver, no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22426:8
£1,950.00
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