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LOT 1307
Period Engraved Colt Model 1855 Pattern Percussion Revolving Shotgun - Serial no. 11745, 18 gauge,
26 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., blue/nickel finish,
walnut stock. This interesting shotgun was custom
built during the period using an original Colt
Model 1855 revolving long gun. It has the earlier style frame and a five-shot fluted cylinder. The cylinder
chambers and smoothbore barrel measure around .63-.64 caliber (around 18 bore). There are two “C” markings on the back of the cylinder, and the cylinder pin is marked “11745.” The shotgun otherwise
has no visible identifying markings. The smoothbore barrel has a bead front sight that extends slightly into the bore and scroll and wavy line and dot patterns engraved on the octagonal breech
section. The underside of the barrel has a slot from a prior tenon. The top strap has a flat top
and narrow sight groove. The cylinder is nickel plated. The hammer and frame have scroll and
floral engraving. There is also a dog engraved on the nickel silver trigger guard and the upper tang. The 17 inch long
forearm has a pewter forend cap and is secured by two barrel bands. The pistol grip buttstock has a broad checkering on the wrist, a nickel silver star inlay with a brass tack at the center on the bottom of the grip, and a steel crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Good as period upgraded to current configuration with mostly gray and brown patina on the barrel and frame, strong blue finish on the hammer and barrel bands, 90% plus nickel plating on the cylinder, aged patina on the trigger guard, mostly crisp engraving, and general mild overall wear. The replacement wood is very good and has distinct checkering, smooth finish, minor dings and scratches, a few small cracks, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1308
Engraved Colt Brevete Navy Percussion Revolving Rifle - Serial no. 11283, 36 percussion cal., 23 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Very similar to the Colt
1851 Navy revolver with a 23 1/2 inch octagon
barrel and checkered and scroll carved straight grip stock
with an iron shotgun buttplate. The frame and trigger
guard have floral pattern engraving and the cylinder is roll
engraved with a Federals and Indian battle scene. The top
barrel flat is marked “COLT/BREVETE” at the breech, highlighted
in white. The left upper side of the lug is marked with a “crown/N” proof mark. The cylinder has the same proof mark over the Belgium “E /L.G./*” proof in an
oval. The matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame and trigger guard.
CONDITION: Very good. The barrel shows strong traces of original finish, mixed with smooth brown patina. There are a few small areas of minor pitting. The cylinder has a grayish patina, with light pitting and strong scene. The frame has a smooth gray patina, and the buttplate has a mottled gray patina with minor pitting on the heel. The stock is very good with a few minor dings and scratches. The carving and checkering is sharp. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Provenance: The Will Hoffeld Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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