COLT ARMY .44 MANUFACTURED IN 1862 IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

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Item Code: 2023-3069

This Colt Army .44 Cal. Revolver has matching serial numbers, 39726, dating its manufacture to 1862, and rates very good or a bit better for condition. It is complete and all original, with tight fit and good surface to metal and wood. The metal shows just a small cluster of short scratches on the right rear where someone clumsily tried to tap out the wedge, but the metal surface overall is otherwise smooth, showing some faint thin mottled plum-brown on the barrel and cylinder, which has  a very visible cylinder scene – the navy battle with the small 1843 date of the engagement even visible on the cylinder edge- with sharp cylinder patent and serial number stamps – the former showing just a little wear at the forward edge- and the nipples all in place and not battered down. We see just a few, very minor dings to the forward edge of the cylinder in one spot. The frame shows some thin mottled bluish-grays and browns. The buttstrap shows a thin brown, with the lug screws at top showing some blue. The brass triggerguard has a pleasing un-messed-with, aged tone. The barrel address is sharp, and the Colt patent stamp on the left frame is very good with just light wear, and all the matching serial numbers are sharp, with only that on the buttstrap a bit light on some numbers. The small factory sub-inspector letters are also visible on various parts of the pistol. The grips have good color and finish with the surface showing some scratches and handling marks from use, and a little rubbing around the bottom edge, likely from rubbing by the holster flap, but a visible ink cartouche on the left. Mechanics function well.

The pistol is a standard configuration for the Model 1860 Army, sometimes now called the New Model Army by collectors to distinguish it from the older dragoon pattern. It has the standard, six shot, rebated cylinder and the three-screw frame used after they abandoned the idea of fitting the revolvers for possible use with a detachable stock. The serial number dates it to 1862, meaning this one is eligible for most of the great battles and cavalry raids of the war. It is a good looking, regulation issue pistol that shows service but not careless handling or neglect. These revolvers were standard side arms for Union cavalrymen and popular among soldiers on both sides, with southern militia units even more attuned to their purchase before the war. This would be a key piece in cavalry collection or arms display. And, needless to say, if you had ancestor in a mounted unit, there is a good chance he carried one of these.  [sr][ph:L]

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