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The revolvers are housed in an original partitioned case lined in burgundy velvet and containing a “COLTS/PATENT marked double face trophy of flags and arms silver plated powder flask, silver plated two cavity steel bullet mold marked “COLT’S/PATENT” on the sprue cutter and “44H” on the right side, silver plated “L” shaped combination tool, 2 Eley cap tins, and small container. This set certainly would have made for a fine presentation piece for a Mexican politician or military officer. With the end of the Civil War, President Johnson pressured Napoleon III to back down and unofficially armed the Mexican republicans against Maximilian and the foreign supported Mexican imperial forces. With the withdrawal of French forces, Maximilian was left scrambling to hold power and issued increasingly brutal orders, including a decree calling for the execution of any member of an armed band in a futile attempt to end resistance to his rule. He was captured and executed by firing squad on June 19, 1867.
The set would have certainly been a fitting presentation piece for a leader of the “Restored Republic” in 1867-1876.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus original silver plating with general loss on both grip straps and hints of original gold wash on the loading lever, cylinder and hammer. The engraving is crisp. The cylinder retains nearly all of the roll-stamped scene and has some light blistering
to the plating. The grip is excellent with some minor handling marks, crisp carving and attractive color and grain. Mechanically excellent. The case
is very good with a couple cracks on the lid, minor-moderate handling/ storage marks and faded lining showing strong burgundy color under the recesses for the revolvers and implements with typical high spot wear. The replated silver plated powder flask, combination tool and bullet model are all fine.
B) Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver - Serial no. 154304E, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., silver/gold finish, antique ivory grips. As described in “A”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% original silver plating showing general carry and use wear and hints of original gold on the loading lever, cylinder and hammer. The engraving is crisp. The cylinder retains nearly all of the roll-stamped scene. The grip is excellent with some minor handling marks, crisp carving and attractive color and grain. Mechanically excellent. A very desirable, beautiful rare factory engraved, Mexican eagle stocked Model 1860 cased set with accessories likely presented to a high ranking Mexican military officer or politician. Estimate: 45,000 - 65,000
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