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COLT 1860 ARMY BRITISH PROOFED "BELLY GUN"

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
COLT 1860 ARMY BRITISH PROOFED  BELLY GUN

REVOLVER. Cal. 44. S# 154562. Bbl. is shortened to 3 3/4" w/ brass bead replacement sight & muzzle rnd. to keep from catching leather. Such alterations are associated w/ use by frontier lawmen or outlaws. 6 Shot rnd. roll engraved rebated cyl. w/ British proof marks. Action is cut for shoulder stock attachment. Iron trigger guard & backstrap. Bbl. frame & grip straps have matching numbers. 1 Piece walnut grips. CONDITION: finish has faded to mottled gray/brown showing sm. dents, pitting & surface corrosion. Loading lever is replaced w/ crudely shaped piece of metal. Grips show wear & handling marks w/ saw curves visible at butt. Cyl. does not rotate when action is cycled. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Jack Verret Sr. (01-20710/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-800.