Project Description
!!!!!SOLD!!!!! This is a 47% scale Colt 1860 Army “Classic Edition” revolver as issued by the United States Historical Society back in the early 1980’s. These were made by Uberti in Italy for the USHS under license from Colt, and thus will actually factory letter. Fully functional, but non-firing. 6 7/16″ long overall with a 3 3/4″ rifled barrel. Case colored frame, hammer, loading lever, & rammer. The balance of the steel parts finished in a bright charcoal blue. Brass triggerguard, nickel silver front sight. The top of the barrel factory roll marked with the proper Colt barrel address. The left front of the frame marked “COLT’S PATENT” in two lines. The left rear of the triggerguard marked 44 CAL. The frame, barrel, triggerguard, backstrap and cylinder serial numbered 9. The cylinder with the roll stamped Ormsby naval scene. Fully functional except the nipples are not drilled all the way through. Beautiful highly figured varnished walnut one piece grips. Complete with the original USHS mahogany casing with Colt stamped into the top front left corner of the lid. The interior French fit in red velour. The interior bottom with the typical USHS brass plaque. Mint 100% new condition. Unlike the other USHS miniature Colts, the Colt 1860 Army revolvers were not produced by Uberti after the production for the USHS ceased, so these are more difficult to find than some of the other Colt miniatures. Stock photos, the case coloring and grips may look slightly different on yours. !!!!!SOLD!!!!!
