A few examples of appraisal values for
COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER

• Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army
  Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 23552. Four-screw frame; all numbers match. Brass triggerguard iron backstrap checkered wood grips. Comes with original Civil War leather holster. Revolver has an old tag that states Charles Crandall of Binghamton New York. Condition: All metal is gunmetal grey with some staining and pitting; shows use. Original grips have been checkered over. Triggerguard has a nice untouched patina. The holster shows use and leather is supple with some cracking and crazing.
• Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion
  Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 caliber 8'' round barrel S/N 52385. Brass triggerguard with iron backstrap. Walnut grips. Condition: Metal has been cleaned to bright still has some light pitting but the markings and serial numbers are sharp. Grips show some use but are untouched. Still retains two visible cartouches.
• Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion
  Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 132792. Iron backstrap brass triggerguard sub-inspectors' marks on the cylinder backstrap barrel triggerguard. All numbers match except the wedge which is unnumbered. One-piece walnut grips. Condition: All markings are sharp and crisp. Revolver appears to be an old arsenal refinish with a blued frame. Cylinder frame backstrap and barrel show some iridescence of blue bleeding through the brown patina. Nice untouched patina on the triggerguard. Grips are nice and untouched with some nicks and dings.
• Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army
  Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army Revolver .44 cal. 8' round barrel S/N 137756. Three-screw frame iron backstrap with brass backstrap walnut grips. Comes with Civil War period holster.` Condition: Very sharp and crisp revolver with traces of blue finish especially under the barrel where the loading lever protects the barrel. The finish is thinning to a nice patina. Some case colors showing on the frame and loading lever. Grips have been checkered over the original grips. Holster is cracking and crazing. Nice crisp cylinder scene.
• Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder
  Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 1454. Single-line Hartford address. Four-screw frame. Blued finish with silver-plated backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. Condition: All metal is very sharp and crisp retaining traces of high blue finish mixing with nice brown patina. Backstrap and triggerguard retain all of the silver-plated finish with some of it bumbling up on the backstrap and thinning. Grips retain most of the original varnish with some gone on the high lines. A very nice untouched Colt revolver.
• COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVERCOLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER, 36 caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, blued finish, smooth one piece walnut grips, brass trigger guard and backstrap with traces of silver plating, five shot half fluted half rebated cylinder, brass sight, case colored: frame, lever, hammer and trigger; loading lever, New York barrel address, serial 15494, manufactured 1863. No FFL or background check required.
• Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion
  Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 15626. Four-screw cut for shoulder stock. Iron backstrap with brass triggerguard. One-piece walnut grips. Condition: All numbers match. The metal is sharp and crisp with brown speckling and some light pitting. Mechanically good. Grips with no cartouche but they have nice open grained look.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket Model1849 five-shot .31 caliber 4'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. Inscribed N. Phillips on gripstrap bottom of butt. S/n 96213. 90% blue on barrel great grips super detailed easy to see cylinder scene.
• Colt Civil War Model 1860 .44
  Colt Civil War Model 1860 .44 caliber Army percussion revolver circa 1862 SN 69056. Usual configuration with 8'' barrel German silver front sight and one line N.Y. address left side of frame marked with small ''Colt Patent.'' A three screw pattern frame Ormsby Naval Battle scene is visible brass triggerguard with iron backstrap and walnut grips sub-inspector letters ''F'' and ''K'' are on the gun SN match throughout. barrel L8'' overall L14'' Provenance: Columbia South Carolina private collection.
• ATTRIBUTED TO COLT MODEL 1860
  ATTRIBUTED TO COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVERATTRIBUTED TO COLT MODEL 1860 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, 44 caliber, traces of blued finish, one piece walnut grips, brass trigger guard, six shot cylinder, cut for shoulder stock, barrel address worn/polished off, creeping type loading lever, serial #118360, manufactured circa 1863. No FFL or background check required.
• Colt: 1860, percussion army
  Colt: 1860, percussion army revolver, .44 cal, 8" bbl. Made by Colts Mfg, New York. Action tight, not working, mismatched numbers, dirty cyl with some scene intact. Bbl, frame, and trigger gd #66992, cyl and backstrap # 114379. A three screw cut-for-stock pistol married in its working lifetime from 2 pistols. Wedge # 5282. Estimate $650-800
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. .44
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. .44 caliber six-shot cylinder 8'' round barrel New York address three-screw frame walnut grips with cartouche. S/n 114357. Mottled brown patina original finish on the grips with some minor loss.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model 1862 Police revolver five-shot .36 caliber 4-1/2'' round barrel and varnished walnut grip. ''Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America'' on top of barrel. Colt patent left side of frame .36 caliber left trigger guard strap. Fluted cylinder is marked '' Pat. Sept. 10th 1850''. Blueing worn off has a nice patina. Matching serial numbers. Has a super strong trigger spring and a hair trigger. Screw head broken off above barrel pin.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model 1849 Pocket five-shot .31 caliber 5'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 124286. Cylinder scene dark but visible matching S/ns.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER, .31 CACOLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER, .31 caliber, 5" octagonal barrel, brass trigger guard and backstrap, walnut grips, loading lever, six shot cylinder with faint stagecoach hold-up scene, blade front sight, single line New York barrel address, serial #234995, manufactured 1863. No FFL or background check required.
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER Serial number 79722 in five places (partial on cylinder); .44 caliber; 8 in. round barrel, the top marked ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, bone grips with iron backstrap engraved "J H P"; brass trigger guard; COLT'S PATENT on left side of frame; cylinder with naval battle scene, partial serial number stamped over patent information.
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. .44
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. .44 caliber six-shot cylinder with naval scene 8'' round barrel three-screw frame and ivory grips. S/n 138346. Retains some blueing light pitting and corrosion age cracks and one small loss to the ivory.
• Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion
  Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver .36 cal. 4.5'' round barrel S/N 3233. Single-line New York address; brass backstrap and triggerguard; walnut grips. Condition: Barrel retains 90% of the original blue finish with some very minute spots of brown flaking. Cylinder retains 95% of the original blue finish with some tiny brown spots of flaking; a bright line through the cylinder slots. Still retains cylinder pins on the back of cylinder. Frame loading lever and hammer retain 95% of the original case coloring. Backstrap and triggerguard retain 98% of the silver plating. Walnut grips retain all of the original varnish finish. This is a very strong Colt 1862.
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY .44 SINGLE
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY .44 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER Colt model 1860 Army .44 caliber single action revolver. Smooth walnut grips with blued steel frame and barrel. Fixed front sight and Brass trigger guard. 8" barrel length, 13-1/2" overall. Manufactured in 1862. Matching serial numbers: 35137
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVERUS
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVERUS Model 1860 Colt Army Percussion Revolver, Martially Marked. A nice early US Colt Model 1860 Army revolver in .44 caliber, with all matching serial numbers, and cartouches on both grips. The serial number is 46031, with all parts matching, including the cylinder. Dimensions: 14.5 inches long overall, with the barrel being 8 inches long. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good, with very clear marks. The gun is overall gray, with signs of use, and some light pitting and minor dents on the cylinder. There are some tiny patches of pitting elsewhere on the steel, including the muzzle, and the frame above the wedge. The grips are extremely nice, with cartouches on both sides. The action is crisp. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER Serial number 3116 in four places; .44 caliber; 7-1/2 in. round barrel, the top marked ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, walnut grips with iron backstrap; brass trigger guard; fluted cylinder marked PATENTED SEPT.10th. 1860.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Model 1849 Pocket .31 caliber 5'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 23356. Brass grip strap matching S/ns good grips 40% blue on barrel.
• COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE
  COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE CONVERSION REVOLVERCOLT MODEL 1862 POCKET POLICE CONVERSION REVOLVER WITH EJECTOR, 38 rim fire caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, nickel finish, ivory grips, five shot rebated half fluted cylinder, brass front sight, 1871 and 1872 Patent dates on receiver, serial #40618, manufactured 1873-1880. No FFL or background check required.
• Colt: 1860, percussion army
  Colt: 1860, percussion army revolver, .44 cal, 8" bbl, N.Y. address, three screw, cut for stock, although not inspected, fitted with later stock, very good plus condition, matching numbers, serial # 75745. Estimate $1,850-2,250
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER, .31 CACOLT MODEL 1849 POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER, .31 caliber, 5" octagonal barrel, brass trigger guard and backstrap, walnut grips, loading lever, six shot cylinder with stagecoach hold-up scene, blade front sight, single line New York barrel address, serial #234995, manufactured 1863. No FFL or background check required. Lot includes brown leather holster.
• COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET
  COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, .31 CACOLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER, .31 caliber, 5" octagonal barrel, blued finish, case colored receiver and loading lever, silver plated brass grip straps, walnut grip, five shot cylinder with stagecoach hold-up scene, serial #27547, manufactured 1852. Includes brass flask, ball/bullet mold, un-opened Colt/Eley caps, metal bullet box, and key. All in fitted wood case. No FFL or background check required.
• Colt Mdl. 1860 .44 cal. revolver, 8
  Colt Mdl. 1860 .44 cal. revolver, 8 in. barrel, Serial No. 52411 (all match), walnut grips, with early leather holster; no permit required. Cylinder scenes worn, 20 percent original finish with freckling and minor rust, grips refinished with dents and scratches.
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH SECOND MODEL RICOLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH SECOND MODEL RICHARDS CONVERSION, 44 caliber, 8" barrel, ivory grips, six shot cylinder with roll engraved naval scene, brass trigger guard, ejector rod, hinged cartridge door, hammer with firing pin, all visible numbers match (no number on wedge), serial # 196197, manufactured 1871. No FFL or background check required.
• COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVERColt
  COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVERColt Model 1862 Police Revolver. An extremely nice Colt 1862 Police Revolver in percussion, serial number 9630, manufactured in 1862, retaining much original blue finish, mixed with brown. It has a 5- shot cylinder, and 4 ½ inch barrel, and is in .36 caliber. These were very commonly carried by officers in the US Civil War. Dimensions: 4.5 inch barrel, and 10 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good shape, with a number of minor dings in the metal, especially around the wedge. There is a chip missing from the left grip. The gun retains much original blue, faded and mixed with brown. The brass lacks its silver plating, and the grips show wear. The action is crisp, and the timing is perfect. Most of the screws have been slightly banged up. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER Serial number 225190 in five places; .44 caliber; 8 in. round barrel, the top marked ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA, walnut grips with iron backstrap; brass trigger guard marked 44CAL; fluted cylinder with naval battle scene, serial number stamped over patent information.
• COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION
  COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, 36 CALIBCOLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, 36 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, blued finish, case colored: frame, loading lever and hammer; silver-plated trigger guard and backstrap, ivory style grips, six shot cylinder with roll engraved naval scene, tooled brown leather holster, serial #42198, manufactured 1980-1981. No FFL or background check required.
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. .44
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. .44 caliber six-shot cyilinder with engraved naval scene 8'' round barrel and carved mother-of-pearl grips. S/n 65945. Traces of blue remain but with 10-20% coverage of light surface oxidation marks slightly worn but cylinder scene very clear missing wedge and grip screws grips are not original action smooth. Mfd. 1862.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. 1849
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. 1849 pocket .31 caliber 5 shot octagonal 4'' barrel walnut grips. S/n 187220. Stage coach scene matching serial numbers even dark patina on frame and barrel. Grips retain most varnish. Brass trigger guard butt strap.
• COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. Retains 80% original nickel with scattered oxidation etched panel still visible smooth action some wear to the grips marks clear bore with slight wear.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber six-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 4'' octagonal barrel with one-line New York address and walnut grips. S/n 241155. With period/original flap holster. According to tradition this gun descended in the Long family of Terra Alta West Virginia. Only a few traces of bluing mostly with mottled gray patina scattered oxidation dings and dents mostly to the cylinder and to the wedge bore with some pitting action good marks clear cylinder scene still visible but faint in some areas. Manufactured 1863.
• Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion
  Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver .31 cal. 6'' octagonal barrel with two-line New York address S/N 54239. One-piece walnut grips. Cased in a contemporary box with no accessories. Condition: All metal is sharp and crisp with excellent markings. Metal is a grey to brown smooth with some areas of light staining. Backstrap and triggerguard retain most of the original silver-plated finish. Walnut grips are good with some wear around the sharp edges.