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COLT PRESENTATION CASE FOR THE MODEL 1860 ARMY
REVOLVER – IN EXCELLENT CONDITION: This Colt
Presentation Case has survived the years in remarkable
condition and would serve very well to display a high
quality Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver.
The interior is partitioned to separate the revolver,
flask, caps, bullets, and the necessary tools such as
the mold, screwdriver, and capper. The revolver
compartment will accept an 8” barreled pistol.
The scarlet lining is in excellent condition showing no
separation from the case walls, no mothing, and no
fraying. The partition walls are intact, none of the
partitions are loose, nor is there any fraying to the
lining where it passes over the top edges of the
partitions. The two partitions which formed the lower
right compartment which was situated immediately in
front of the toe of the grip and immediately below the
trigger guard were removed a long time ago – perhaps
when the case was initially delivered to the original
customer. The imprint of the two partitions is still
visible, but there is no wear, tearing or damage where
they were removed carelessly or due to wear by the
pistol. From all appearances, these two pieces were
removed early in the case’s life and this modification
was done intentionally. The location of these
partitions are shown in the photograph below by blue
lines applied to the photograph – of course, these blue
lines do not appear in the interior of the case.
There are imprints created by the pistol high points of
the muzzle, cylinder, trigger guard and grips, and the
powder flask and mold, which have left shadows of light
discoloration on the lining, evidence of the pistol and
accessories this case once held.
The exterior of the case is in likewise very good
condition showing only the most minor shelf wear and
retaining an attractive finish. The lid mates securely
with the base with no warping. All the joints are solid
and all of the wood is intact with no chips, cracks or
severe marring. The lock escutcheon is in place and the
lock functions freely and engages properly with the
original key present to complete the case.
This is very nice presentation case and one that would
complement a high quality Model 1860 Colt Army
Revolver. (0210) $1250
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