^Lot 3222 Scarce Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver with Fluted Cylinder

Manufactured in 1860, this revolver is one of only about 4,000 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolvers manufactured with the fluted cylinder. These revolvers appear intermittently throughout the first 8,000 serial numbers and have a four-screw frame with recoil shields cut for an attachable shoulder stock. Brass trigger guard and iron back strap. The grips are smooth one-piece walnut. The top of the barrel is marked "-ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT-.", "COLTS /PATENT" is stamped on left side of the frame and the 1850 patent date is marked in one of the cylinder flutes. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, back strap, wedge and arbor pin. Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, and fitted with one-piece smooth walnut grip, with a crude period "JWB" carved into the left side.
BBL: 8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 44 percussion
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 1874
Condition: Good as partially refinished. The metal surfaces have a smooth dove gray patina with areas of cold blue touch up. The trigger guard has an aged patina with strong traces of original silver plating in the protected areas. The undersized, revarnished grip is fair with a chip on the left heel and toes and some heavy lower edge wear. The action needs adjustment, but functions properly. The markings are crisp and clear.