This is a factory-engraved Colt Model 1860 Army, serial 187357, produced in 1870 in .44 caliber with the 8-inch barrel, and it comes in its case with accessories. The barrel keeps about 85 percent of its original blue, the frame shows very good case colors, and the cylinder retains nearly the whole roll scene along with most of its blue. Grips are graded excellent, and both the case and the fittings inside it are rated very fine. The supplier notes that late factory-engraved 1860s usually left in nickel, so a blued example of this date is uncommon.

The buyer here is a Colt percussion collector working at the top of the 1860 Army range, or a collector of American factory engraving who wants a cased set rather than a bare gun. With the engraving, the blue finish and the complete case all together, it is the kind of piece that anchors a collection rather than fills a slot. It is sold used under SKU AC524.

Key features

• Factory engraved Colt 1860 Army, serial 187357
• Made 1870, .44 caliber, 8-inch barrel
• Barrel retains 85 percent original blue
• Cylinder scene nearly complete
• Cased with very fine accessories

This cased revolver ships to the licensed FFL dealer you select at checkout, where the federal Form 4473 and background check are handled before you collect it.