U.S. Historical Society 47% Scale Colt 1860 Army “Presidential Edition” Percussion Revolver With Original Case, Serial # 405.

This is a 47% scale miniature Colt 1860 “Presidential Edition” Army revolver as sold by the United States Historical Society back in the mid to late 1980’s.  These were a limited edition made by Uberti in Italy, under license from Colt.  These fancy engraved “Presidential Edition” miniature Colts were made in far fewer numbers than the normal plain “Classic Edition” models, and were far more expensive.  6 1/2″ long overall with a 3 3/4″ rifled round barrel of .21 caliber.   Fully functional, but non-firing.  Beautifully factory hand engraved, mostly in scrolls, with full frame coverage, 50% barrel coverage, 50% backstrap coverage, and 25% triggerguard coverage.  Charcoal blue and case colored finish, except for the gold plated triggerguard and the nickel silver front sight.  One piece pre-ban ivory grip showing some nice grain and just a little age patina.  Factory roll marked barrel address, “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”.  “.44 Cal” marked triggerguard, “COLT’S PATENT” stamped into the left front of the frame.  The cylinder is roll stamped with the Ormsby naval battle scene.  Serial # “405” is stamped into the bottom of the barrel, frame, triggerguard, and backstrap.  “05” is stamped into the side of the cylinder.  Complete with the original USHS glass topped mahogany hinged top casing with slide latch.  The interior French fit with a red felt lining.  The Colt logo is etched into the right rear corner of the glass.  There is a brass rectangular plaque inside the case that is engraved “1860 ARMY COLT MINIATURE, PRESIDENTIAL EDITION, COLT FIREARMS, UNITED STATES HISTORICAL SOCIETY” in four lines.  Typical mint new condition.  Unlike all the other Uberti miniature Colts, which were made until about 2008, these 1860 miniature Colt revolvers have not been made in over 40 years.  Price:  $1,350.00.