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COLT 1860 ARMY, .44 , TWO WARS, VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR, THEN PLAINS INDIAN WARS...100% AUTHENTIC

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RE-ISSUE TO 9th, 10th OR 4th CAVALRY, FOR INDIAN CAMPAIGNS

This Colt Model 1860 Army is very historical, and seldom encountered. Originally issued in 1862 to the Union Army during the Civil War, and it served to the end of the War. Frame number 25869,(other parts with different serial numbers) is a FOUR screw model cut for stock, and early production. During the CW most all Troops were sent East to the Fighting. The Plains Indians were very clever and intensified their attacks and determination to rid their lands of the white settlers. Famous battles like Fetterman's Massacre and the attack of Sergeant Crawford took place. A large problem was the skeleton troops in the west were ill armed. All kinds of arms were there, '51 Navies, '49 Pockets, and even Single Shot pistols like 1842 Johnsons. All this would change quickly after the conclusion of the war. At the end of the CW the arsenals were overloaded with turned in revolvers, many, many Colt 1860's. To immediately get new guns to the western units, just like 30 years later with Single Actions, the 1860 .44 revolvers were disassembled, re-furbished, with NO regard to serial number integrity and rushed to the Western Troops. This was done at the Springfield Armory, and every one was marked with a large US on the trigger guard.

The cylinder scene is still present, among the various wear marks from the Indian Campaigns. The vast majority of these were re-issued to the 9th, 10th and some to the 4th Cavalry, as they were the ones "in the thick of the fighting" Currently the finish is a medium dark gray patina, showing frontier cavalry use, with Walnut grips.

If you want a Colt that saw REAL Indian War action, even CW action, then this is the one ! Scare due to survival rate and hard Frontier use, this one is a real treasure.

This 1860 is 100% mechanically correct, and has Factory Applied markings on the parts, Eight inch Barrel.

PRICE $3,500

COLT MODEL 1871-1872 "OPEN TOP" in .44 HENRY RIM FIRE with ORIGINAL TEXAS HOLSTER and CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS

Many collectors always wish to know, where this went and was used in the day. This one makes that wish a reality !

The original holster to this 1871 is marked by the maker: C.A. FRISKE, ALICE, TEXAS. This city is located near the famous King Ranch and is supposedly named after his daughter Alice ! It is west of Corpus Christi, and south of San Antonio, right in the heart of the old cattle country. Serial No. 350X is also blessed with ALL original parts, as it left the factory. mechanically it works on EVERY working action 100% correctly, NO mechanical problems. ALL factory applied markings are clear and present, as are ALL serial numbers including cylinder. The cylinder scene is very faint, from years of holster wear.

The original factory finish was blue, and it can be seen in protected areas as well as smaller locations. The balance is a soft gray patina, with tones of plum showing, however when viewed by the human eye, a soft gray patina is more prevalent. Aside from the holster, what makes this Open Top so desirable are the ORIGINAL checkered Ivory grips, in superb condition.

The originality, appearance, checkered Ivory and Holster offering it's  Western Location, TEXAS, make this a super offering to collectors.

PRICE $ 7,250

THREE SCARCE FACTORS !!!

CONFIGURATION, QUANTITY, AND SHIP LOCATION... 1893

   COLT FACTORY LETTER

Here we have a COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY, of the BLACK POWDER persuasion, EXHIBITING  scarce qualities. First, it is a 7-1/2 INCH barrel CHAMBERED IN 32/20 CALIBER !!!!!! ALL collectors know it is extremely rare in this configuration, and nearly impossible to find in ALL original condition. Secondly ONLY 2 were shipped, and the third scarcity, it was shipped to Texas. J.C. Petmecky in Austin, on 5/17/1893.

Yes, Serial No. 14933X is a rare find, and will make a collector very happy. It letters exactly as you see it, blue finish and barrel length and caliber. Currently it has about 65% of all the original blue, except it has darkened and some plum underlying colors. the grips are excellent and are the very desirable Eagle Pattern hard rubber. ALL factory applied markings are present and legible. The working action functions correctly, with all the cock stops and cylinder rotation then locking tight. The Eagle grips are very defined and exhibit correct wear.

 

This is a very scarce SAA, with a fine shipping location & quantity. Hard to find, MUCH LESS to Texas!

PRICE $4.950

COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44/40...COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ...with COLT FACTORY LETTER 1890..4-3/4" and EAGLE HARD RUBBER GRIPS...

Serial No. 13175X was shipped to Simmons Hardware on March 21st, 1890, just as you see it. Blue, Hard Rubber, 4-3/4 ", 44/40 in a quantity of 25. Today the blue finish has evolved into a blue/plum patina, untouched and natural after 133 years. There are still miniscule areas of original blue, like alongside the trigger guard bow.The factory applied markings remain clear and sharp: barrel address, frame patents, serial numbers (all matching) and roll die caliber on barrel. Attesting to Colt quality, the mechanical actions, aka. working actions ALL function 100% correctly: hammer notches, cylinder rotation and indexing, releasing to fire etc...NO problems.

In 1890 the Factory was still using the Eagle Pattern hard rubber grips, which in a few years disappeared.

The Eagle grips are in great condition, showing normal to light hand wear, with NO damage. St. Louis was STILL the jumping off point for firearms going to the WEST. No doubt this Colt crossed the Mississippi River and entered into the wild west which was STILL there in 1890. The west was the greatest demand for this Colt product and considering its caliber matched with the 1873 Winchester Rifle/Carbine drove the demand. Eagle gripped Black Powder Colts are scarce today and highly prized.

PRICE $4,450

 

THE FIRST MODEL 1878 MANUFACTURED IN 1896 !!

COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER in the SCARCE CALIBER FOR THIS MODEL OF 38/40 ( 38WCF)

This DA 1878, was by serial number, the very first one manufactured in 1896 ! In addition, it is in a scarce caliber for this Model, 38/40. Serial No. 3510X has the 7-1/2 inch barrel, and a strong ! probability of Factory Ivory grips. The Colt has just about all the factory nickel plating remaining on the frame, along with blue on the screw heads and trigger. The balance of the Colt remains about 60% nickel plate on barrel, and 100% on ejector housing. The cylinder has about 60% also, with some freckling. The balance of the surface is a soft plum patina all original and UNTOUCHED. ALL factory applied markings are present : barrel address, barrel caliber designation, and Serial Number. Very IMPORTANT. the working action is 100% perfect on both single action mode and double action mode. All screw heads are clean and crisp, no burring, and ALL parts are ORIGINAL to this Colt DA 1878. This Model Colt was slow in the beginning BUT after a few years into production it became a VERY popular revolver on the Frontier, and with notables of the Frontier. Very rare we can see the beginning or ending Colt revolver, BUT with this DA, it is listed in all Colt records as THE FIRST 1878 made in the year 1896 !

Perhaps if ordered it would be an interesting Colt Letter. PRICE $3,000

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