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LOT 1130
Early Production Colt House Model “Cloverleaf” Spur Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 3496, 41 RF cal., 3 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured in 1871, the first year of production. These “Cloverleaf” revolvers are also often nicknamed the “Fisk” Model after the use of one in the assassination of the wealthy New York financier Jim Fisk. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address. The full serial number is marked on the butt, bottom of the barrel, and inside
each grip panel in ink.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus
of the original nickel finish with some
scattered patches of light wear, mostly
on high spots, showing the attractively
aged brass underneath. The grips are
very good with a few scattered minor
dings and a minor scratch.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1131
Documented Colt London Agency Shipped and Cased Colt
Etched Panel New Line .41 Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no.
8578, 41 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, rosewood
grips. Manufactured in 1877. The barrel has the two-line Colt Hartford address
on top, the desirable “COLT NEW 41” etched panel on the left, and the serial number
and patent date marking on the bottom. There are British proofs on the barrel and cylinder. The left of the frame is marked “41 CAL C.” The rear face of the cylinder is numbered to the gun (“578”) and the full serial number is on the left of the grip frame. Includes an oak presentation case with Colt London Agency label inside the lid and ten .41 CF cartridges. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration including the loading gate (barrel not listed) as well as shipment to Colt’s London Agency on 22 November 1877 in a 30 gun shipment.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% plus of the original blue and case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a grey-brown patina and some scattered small patches of very light surface
pitting. The grips are very good with some scattered light handling marks throughout. Mechanically excellent. The case is also fine with some mild handling/storage wear.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1132
Desirable Early Production “Bulbous Frame” Variant Colt Third Model “Thuer” Derringer -
Serial no. 1650, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/silver finish, hard rubber grips. These derringers were introduced in 1870 and totaled around 48,000 produced. The top of the barrel
has a rounded blade front sight and “COLT” in small block letters. The hammer is the early production “high” variant, and it has the raised bolster on the forward bottom portion of the
“bulbous” frame. The early four-digit serial number is stamped on the left of the grip frame under the grip, on the bottom of the barrel, and in ink inside each grip panel.
CONDITION: Very good, retains strong traces of the original blue and silver finishes in sheltered areas with the balance having thinned to either a smooth grey patina or attractively
aged brass and a few scattered very small patches of light surface pitting. The grips are also very good with some mild high spot wear and some scattered light handling marks throughout.
Mechanically excellent.
LOT 1133
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
Engraved and Silver Plated National Arms Co. First Model Derringer with Very Scarce Short Barrel -
Serial no. 1772, 41 RF cal., 2 inch irregular bbl., blue/silver finish, metal grips. This derringer is one of just 6,000 First Models manufactured between 1865 and 1870 and features punch dot and scroll engraving patterns along with arrows and bursts designs. The top of the barrel has the one-line address. The underside of the barrel has the 1863 patent date and the serial
number. The front of the frame has the matching serial number (“Q72”). This same model was later produced by Colt after they bought out National Arms.
CONDITION: Fine, the barrel retains traces of the original blue finish with the balance a brown-grey patina and 75% plus of the original silver remains on the frame showing an attractively aged patina with the balance an aged brass. The engraving and
checkering is crisp overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250