^Lot 9 Civil War Era Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Civil War Era Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, #142298, .44 cal., 8" barrel; blue with color case hardened frame, lever, and hammer. Smooth walnut one-piece grip with cartouches on both sides, German silver blade front and V-notch rear sight located on the hammer face, cut for stock, battle scene engraved cylinder, iron backstrap with brass trigger guard. With numerous military proof and acceptance marks. Matching visible serial numbers, including the wedge and arbor. Mfg'd 1863. Revolver is in fine overall condition, retaining approx. 40%-45% thinning and toning blue, with scattered specks of mild oxidation. Backstrap has a mottled blue-brown appearance. Cylinder displays 80%-85% engraved naval battle scene with visible engagement date and patent date. The nipples are intact with three of six safety pins retained. Screw heads are straight with a cap groove on the right side. Trigger guard and front strap show brass cleaned to bright. Grips are fine with visible cartouches; "MTK" (Martin T. Krepps) on the left panel and "JT" (John Taylor) on the right. Action is crisp and cycles smoothly. Bore is primarily bright with crisp rifling and a few freckles of light erosion. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (Antique)