Serial number 108721, made in 1863, caliber .44 with an 8″ round barrel having a dark bore with very good rifling. This is a standard revolver as procured for the Union and has several small inspectors’ initials on the metal. The one-piece walnut grip is sound and shows wear, with small handling marks and tiny dings on the butt, and a faint outline of a government inspector’s cartouche on the left side. All of the steel surfaces have an even dark patina with very good factory lettering, only the “Patent” marking on the frame is a little light at the bottom. The cylinder retains about 50% of the naval engagement scene with several small dings, all of the safety pins are worn flat as is common. The brass triggerguard has an ocher patina. All of the serial numbers match on the metal with the wedge being a later replacement. The mechanism works properly. This is a nice example of a Colt Civil War Army revolver and as an antique gun it will transfer without any restrictions.
