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Cased Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, Serial no. 7569, with Accessories

Samuel Colt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a revolver with an intricately engraved metal body and a wooden grip. The revolver is positioned horizontally, with the barrel pointing to the left. The metal is silver with ornate engravings covering the majority of its surface. The grip is made of dark brown wood and has a smooth finish. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
Steel, brass, silver, gold, wood (mahogany), textile
Culture
American, Hartford, Connecticut
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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