Serial no. 227515 for 1863, .31 caliber. 4 inch barrel with one-line New York address. Blued, casehardened and silver-plated finish. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with original rose velour-lined Colt casing. Accessories include eagle and shield flask, two-cavity brass Colt's Patent mold, L-shaped tool and Eley cap tin. Condition: Excellent. Barrel and cylinder with 97-98% dark blue finish with a few small patches of light spotting. Rammer lug with 95% vivid casehardening. Frame and hammer with 90% plus partially faded casehardening with much vivid color remaining. Triggerguard/gripstraps with 80-90% plated finish showing pinpoint bubbling. Excellent grips with 99% varnish and few light marks. Case lid with numerous dents and scratches. Lining showing moderate staining and wear. Flask excellent and retaining most browned and gilt finishes. See Illustration
Serial no. 227515 for 1863, .31 caliber. 4 inch barrel with one-line New York address. Blued, casehardened and silver-plated finish. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with original rose velour-lined Colt casing. Accessories include eagle and shield flask, two-cavity brass Colt's Patent mold, L-shaped tool and Eley cap tin. Condition: Excellent. Barrel and cylinder with 97-98% dark blue finish with a few small patches of light spotting. Rammer lug with 95% vivid casehardening. Frame and hammer with 90% plus partially faded casehardening with much vivid color remaining. Triggerguard/gripstraps with 80-90% plated finish showing pinpoint bubbling. Excellent grips with 99% varnish and few light marks. Case lid with numerous dents and scratches. Lining showing moderate staining and wear. Flask excellent and retaining most browned and gilt finishes. See Illustration
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