Description: CASED COLT 1860 ARMY THUER CONVERSION REVOLVER: 44 Cal; 6 shot cylinder retaining 90% original scene & LONDON proofs; 203mm (8") round barrel; g. bore; standard sights, one line NEW YORK address & struck with LONDON proofs; brass t/guard & iron back strap; COLTS PATENT to lhs of frame; sharp profiles, clear address & markings; retaining 40% original blue to barrel in protected areas, the balance a soft grey & thin blue including the cylinder; the Thuer ring retains 95% original blue finish; strong case colours to frame & hammer; t/guard retains 98% original silver plate finish; soft grey to back strap; exceptional walnut grips with v. minor bruising; all complete; gwo & vg+ cond. Presented in its original oak case with COLTS PATENT paper label & James Rosier Gun Maker small label to bottom rhs of lid; partitioned & lined in green baize with original accessories including James Dixon pewter oil bottle, iron 44 Cal Colt mould, nipple wrench, Colt cleaning rod, Colt marked tin of lubricating wads 1/4 full & Colts Patent cap tin with a few caps & an extra James Rosier Melbourne label. C.1869 #178535 L/R
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