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LOT 652
Impressive Presentation Cased Tom P. Weston Miniature Colt Paterson No. 1 Revolver with Accessories - NSN, 3 mm cal., 1 1/2 inch octagon bbl., nitre blue finish, hardwood grips. Tom P. Weston is well-known for his incredible miniatures produced in Mexico City in the 1950s and 1960s. Miniature firearms have been around for centuries. It is said that to become a master craftsman in Europe, journeymen had to produced scale miniatures to the satisfaction of their masters in order to earn the title of master themselves. They would take these “masterpieces” with them on sales trips to impress potential clients. Several powerful world leaders are said to have been or currently are collectors of miniature arms including Vladimir Putin. This miniature is a fully functional, approximately half scale replica of a Colt Paterson No. 1 pocket revolver, also known as “the baby Paterson”. The Paterson family of revolvers mark Samuel Colt’s first foray into the business of revolving firearms, for which he would become legendary. This example is fitted with the later production loading lever and capping channel, is finished in nitre blue, and fitted with a pair of smooth hardwood grips. The bore measures approximately 3mm and the touch holes are vented. Includes a hardwood presentation case, powder flask, ball mold, and nipple wrench, all of which are also approximately half scale. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 99% plus of the original nitre blue finish with only the slightest handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. The accessories are exceptionally fine with some attractively aged patina. The case is excellent with only the slightest handling/storage marks. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 653
Cased Elaborately Damascened Navy Arms Co. Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 8758, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/gold finish, smooth grips. This stunning revolver is accompanied by a clipping marked as from Dixie Gun Works 1969 issue about the set that indicates it is one of the Yank 1851 reproduction revolvers that they had gold damascened in Toledo, Spain. Though the Italian markings are now mostly gone, the revolver was almost certainly made by Gregorelli & Uberti who were already working with Navy Arms Co. back in the 1960s. The revolver features nearly full coverage damascening on the barrel, loading lever, barrel, and frame, and the grip straps are gold plated. The barrel has a cone front sight and the Navy Arms address on top, “Cal 36” on the left, and some of the faint Italian markings on the right. The inside of the grips is marked with information about a prior owner. The case also contains a plastic Dixie Gun Works cap container, powder flask, ball/bullet mold, cleaning rod, balls, bullets, and key. CONDITION: Excellent plus overall with only light handling and storage marks. The grips are very good and have attractive natural color and grain and only minor age stress lines visible on the butt. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are mostly excellent with one separated divide, minor storage wear. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 654
Rare Cased John Adams Sr. Signed and Master Engraved 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Commemorative Colt Black Powder Series Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Adams & Adams Letter - Serial no. 215867, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, carved grips. Manufactured as a Blackpowder Series Colt 1860 Army, subsequently master engraved by the world renowned firm of Adams & Adams as a run of a mere 35 pieces, and finished by Doug Turnbull. Below the serial number is the signature “J. ADAMS” for master engraver John Adams Sr. An included Adams & Adams letter lists this revolver as being in .44 caliber, state #10 “Georgia” with a custom North and South motif, and blue and casehardened finish by Turnbull Mfg. Co. The letter also confirms the grip material and lists the carving as executed by John Adams Sr. The revolver is housed in a Duncan Everheart made hardwood case with maroon velvet lining and a mirror inserted into the lid. A brass plaque on the exterior reads “ADAMS & ADAMS/NORTH SOUTH/~1861 CIVIL WAR/SESQUICENTENNIAL 2011~/COMMEMORATIVE 1860 ARMY”.
CONDITION: Excellent as engraved by Master Engraver John Adams Sr., retaining 99% plus Doug Turnbull blue finish and case colors with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. The grip is very fine with an attractive aged coloration and a few age lines on the left side. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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