I don't imagine Colt had 'fashion' or style experts lending a hand in the design of their revolvers, but they sure look like they did. They made the sleekest revolvers and the 1873 isn't an ugly duckling either. Nice guns. I will be shooting a pair of 1860 Colt Armys as soon as the 28 cooling off period ends (hell, I got 20 odd pistols, I don't need to cool off! I'm there already! The law is an ass as they used to say).
Nice guns! Thanks, Mick.