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LOT 98
Silver Plated Colt Second Model Derringer with Scarce Checkered Grips - Serial no. 4563, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch irregular bbl., silver finish, antique ivory grips. Colt manufactured approximately 9,000 Second Model Derringers between 1870 and 1890. The top of the barrel is marked “COLTS PT. FA. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT U.S.A.” followed by “NO 2”, all flanked by Maltese crosses. The bottom of the barrel and butt are marked with the serial number. There is light scroll engraving on the both sides and top of the frame. Blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight, and fitted with checkered antique ivory grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% original silver finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The grips are fine with some scattered hairline cracks and a smooth pleasant aged patina. The checkering is very good. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 99
Attractive New York Engraved Colt New Line .32 Spur Trigger Revolver with Presentation Case and Factory Letter - Serial no. 2117, 32 RF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel/silver finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in late 1873,
the factory letter included with this revolver lists the caliber
and barrel length, as well as shipment to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham on 1 January 1874
in a 100 gun shipment. The
revolver shows 75% plus
coverage New York style floral
scroll, starburst, wavy line,
and punch-dot engraving, as
well as the standard two-line
address on top of the barrel and
“32 CAL” on the left of the frame. It
is fitted with blade and frame notch sights, as well as a pair of smooth pearl
grips. Includes a hardwood retailer style case, key, and nine .32 RF cartridges.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% plus of the retailer applied nickel and 40% plus of the retailer applied silver/ gold on the cylinder with about half showing a dark aged patina and some scattered patches of light flaking overall. The grips are very fine with minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with a few light handling/storage marks.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 100
Documented Colt Etched Panel New Line .41 Spur Trigger Revolver with Very Scarce 4 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter - Serial no. 7547, 41 CF cal., 4
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, antique ivory grips.
Manufactured in 1877, the standard two-line address
on top of the barrel, desirable “COLT NEW 41” etched panel on the left. The patent date marking is on the bottom of the barrel. The left of the frame is marked “41CAL C”. The full serial number is on the left of the grip frame, bottom of the barrel, and the partial serial number “547” is on the rear face of the cylinder. It is fitted with smooth antique ivory grips. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, as well as the desirable 4 inch barrel and shipment to Hodgkins & Haigh in New York on
16 November 1877 in a shipment of 12 guns. CONDITION: Very good, retains 20% of
the original blue and case colors with the balance primarily a brown-grey patina
and a few scattered patches of very light
surface pitting. The grips are also fine with
a few minor handling marks and attractively aged tone. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 101
Documented Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Spur Trigger Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no.
45706, 22 RF cal., 2 3/8 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured in 1875. The top of the barrel has
the two-line Hartford address flanked by Maltese crosses, and the left side of the frame is marked “22 CAL”. Serpentine scroll engraving
is present on the frame, back strap, cylinder, and barrel. It is fitted with a pair of smooth antique ivory grips. The included factory letters
confirms the current configuration, including the grips and engraving, as well as shipment to B. Kittredge & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio on 1 April 1875. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered patches of minor flaking/oxidation. The grips are very good with some minor age cracking, particularly in the left panel. Mechanically fine if the trigger is manually reset.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500