Description:
Here is a very credible specimen of Connecticut Valley Arms’s earliest collaboration with Armi San Marco of Italy. We estimate that it was manufactured in the mid 1970s, as the F.I.E. company weakened and contracted from its previous importation of many Spanish and Italian made percussion firearms. We suspect that Connecticut Valley Arms is the principal heir to F.I.E.’s adventures in the black powder market, and its ascendancy marks F.I.E.’s exit from that market. As far as this revolver’s design, it is one of the strongest made on the traditional Colt styling with open frame and no topstrap. Still, brass frame .44 revolvers ought to be handled carefully and loaded lightly, just as this one has been. By the mid 1980s, FIE had reorganized and closed out its black powder lines altogether/ This is one of the revolvers that helped accomplish that. This particular 1860 Colt CVA, manufactured in Italy by Armi San Marco, comes to us from a local estate where it was used but very well maintained and kept clean. The brown appearance to the cylinder and barrel surfaces comes from years of holster contact, but the chambers and bore of this revolver are clean. We rate it as Very Good finishwise, even though the cylinder and forward areas of the barrel are quite brown. That makes them look aged and authentic, perfect for reenactors or nostalgic Civil War collectors few of whom will ever own a real Colt. Photos, at any rate, should suffice for prospective owners to judge finish grade for themselves. Bore and cylinder chambers are bright, clean, and excellent, no indications of any pitting at all; and the cylinder times correctly in all six positions. Other specs are single action percussion revolver, brass frame construction with brass trigger guard; 8 inch round contour steel barrel; walnut grip panels with brass escutcheons; blue steel 6 x 1mm nipples. Weight empty is 42 1/2 ounces. Replacement pricing on this CVA / ASM 1860 Colt Army .44’s descendants is currently upwards of $400 in our area. We’re offering this very attractive, serviceable and collectable CVA variant, however, for only $ 179.95. Hawaii and New Jersey civilians must transfer through an FFL. Proof of age required for purchase, 21 years or older. Illinois non-dealer civilians, FOID copy required.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Handguns: $10 flat fee lower 48 states; $30 to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, USPS Priority Mail, insured with Delivery Confirmation. We accept checks with no more than 7 days hold. MC or Visa phone- or fax-in orders shipped same day; USPS Money Order paid items shipped same day. Personal checks are better than Cashier’s checks or Non-USPS Money Orders. We require initial payment of at least 20% down within 7 days of offers to buy or winning bid.We can accept FFLs not only in the mail, but also by scan or fax, so long as they are legible and signed. NO RETURNS on NEW IN BOX guns or on Lay-aways. New In Box guns have factory warranties if there is a problem, they have to go to the factory or a factory authorized service gunsmith. We accept lay-away with 20% down, balance in 90 days - lay aways not refundable, though. Internet phone hours 8:30 - 4 CST Mon - Sat CST. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We consider trade offers. Most traditional guns we like, blue & walnut etc.; S&W, Colt, Ruger Blue &Stainless; even RG, H&R, Taurus, Rossi Revolvers. US Gold & Silver; .22 Magnums, .22-250, .243, traditional guns in excellent condition.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Item #:
977642681
Stock No.:
MZ314
Location:
TN
Trades Accepted: Most traditional guns we like, blue & walnut etc.; S&W, Colt, Ruger Blue &Stainless; even RG, H&R, Taurus, Rossi Revolvers. US Gold & Silver; .22 Magnums, .22-250, .243, traditional guns in excellent condition.
Shipping Notes: $10 flat fee lower 48 states; $30 to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, USPS Priority Mail, insured with Delivery Confirmation. We accept checks with no more than 7 days hold. MC or Visa phone- or fax-in orders shipped same day; USPS Money Order paid items shipped same day. Personal checks are better than Cashier’s checks or Non-USPS Money Orders. We require initial payment of at least 20% down within 7 days of offers to buy or winning bid.We can accept FFLs not only in the mail, but also by scan or
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