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LOT 1109
Excellent Colt New Line Etched Panel .32 Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 18362, 32 RF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. This second Model Colt New Line was manufactured in 1882. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address, the left side of the barrel has the etched panel “COLT NEW 32”, “32CAL” is marked on the left side of the frame and the serial number is marked on the butt. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, all
nickel finish with niter blue hammer, trigger and screws and fitted with checkered hard
rubber grips with “COLT” at the top.
CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver retains 97% original nickel finish with some small
areas of minor flaking on the cylinder and frame ahead of the cylinder. Almost all of
the original bright niter blue remains on the protected area on the back side
of the hammer and most remains on the screw heads. The grips are also
excellent with a small minor ding on the toe of the right panel and very
crisp checkering. The etched panel and markings are clear and crisp.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1111
First Year Production, Factory Engraved Colt House Model “Cloverleaf” Spur Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 691, 41 RF cal., 3 inch round bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1871, the first year of
production. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address flanked by
Maltese crosses. The three-digit serial number is marked on the butt. The
sides of the silver plated frame and top of the back strap have flourishes of nicely executed factory floral scroll engraving. It is fitted with a blade front sight, frame top groove rear sight, and a pair of replacement smooth rosewood grips. CONDITION: Very good, retains 30%
of the original blue and traces of the silver with the balance either a smooth
brown patina or attractively aged brass. The undersized grips are also fine with some scattered light handling marks.
Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1110
Documented Factory Engraved
Colt Open Top Pocket Spur Trigger Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial
no. 45677, 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
letter confirms the current configuration, including the grips and engraving (finish
not listed), as well as shipment to B.
Kittredge & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio
on 10 June 1875.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered mild flaking and light surface pitting, primarily near edges. The grips are fine with some hairline age cracks in both panels. Mechanically functions fine if the trigger is manually reset.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1112
Very Fine Colt London Agency Cased Etched Panel New Line .41 Spur Trigger
Revolver - Serial no. 3300, 41 RF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1876, the standard two-line address on top of the barrel,
desirable “COLT NEW 41” etched panel on the left. There are British proofs on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. The left of the frame is marked “41CAL”. The full serial number is on
the left of the grip frame and bottom of the barrel, and the partial serial number “300” is on the rear face of the cylinder. It is fitted with smooth rosewood grips. Includes an oak
presentation case with Colt London Agency interior label, cleaning rod, and ten .41 RF cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the original nickel finish with a few scattered small patches of light flaking/oxidation on the cylinder flutes and the etched panel remaining crisp. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with some scattered minor handling/storage marks.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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