A fabulous, strong, excellent condition, U.S. issue 1860 Colt Army.  This gun last saw the light of day in 1967 when it was purchased for $1,000.  It has been in a collection and out of sight ever since.  It is probably unfired and was still in the original factory grease.  I have taken it out of the grease, which over time acidifies and can begin to deteriorate the finish.  It has all matching numbers to include the grips, wedge, cylinder pin, barrel, cylinder, frame, backstrap and trigger guard.  It retains 98-99% of the original barrel blue with distinctive feathering around the front sight and loading lever catch.  The case hardened parts, i.e. the frame, loading lever and hammer retain 100% of the original case coloring.  The backstrap retains about 95% of the original blue with a minor speckling overall.  The cylinder still possesses a majority of its original finish with a perfect cylinder scene, perfect safety pins and blue in the chambers.  The grips have the original oil finish with perfect cartouches and a few minor dents on the bottom.  The gun has sharp markings throughout.  The barrel address, cylinder scene, frame markings and sub-inspection marks are crisp.  The federal sub-inspection marks are found on both sides of the barrel, the cylinder, the backstrap behind the hammer, the trigger guard and the bottom of the grips.  The mechanical function is like new.  A superb Civil War Army which has survived in remarkable condition.  SOLD!!