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LOT 3237
Fine Presentation Cased Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 41448, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips.
The revolver dates to
1856 near the end of
production at Colt’s
London factory and
features a cone front
sight, “-ADDRESS COL.
COLT LONDON-” on top
of the barrel, London proof and view marks ahead of the wedge on
the left and repeated between the chambers on the cylinder, “COLTS/
PATENT” on the left side of the frame, “V” and “M” on the left side of
the trigger guard, and matching serial numbers found on the wedge,
arbor, cylinder, loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back
strap. The green baize lined oak case has a Colt directions label inside
the lid with “Colts Address 14 Pall Mall W/London” handwritten in black
ink on the left edge and contains a “J. BARLOW/PATENT” powder flask, two Eley Bros. cap tins, extra nipples, an extra mainspring, blued ball/bullet mold, cleaning rod, and L-shaped combination tool. Documents relating to the sale of the cased set back in 1965 are also included.
CONDITION: Fine with 30% original blue remaining on the barrel, patches of original blue on the protected areas of the grip straps, 70% original case colors, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, generally minor wear overall, and a distinct cylinder scene. The grip is very fine and retains the majority of the original varnish and has a small chip at the toe on the right and a few scrapes. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good with mild age and storage related wear, including a dent on the flask and crack in the case lid.
Provenance: The George F. Kubal Collection; The Emil Baronak Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
LOT 3240
Cased Colt Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 87227, 31 cal., 6 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1854. Standard Colt markings with matching serial numbers on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, loading lever, wedge, and arbor pin. The period partitioned case is lined in green velvet and contains a few lead balls and bullets, “COLT’S/PATENT” brass two cavity bullet mold, double sided eagle powder flask marked “COLTS/PATENT, “case key, Eley Brothers cap tin, package of five combustible envelope cartridges, and “L” shaped combination tool.
CONDITION: Good displaying “frontier issue” type character for a sidearm that has seen a lifetime
of service in a challenging environment with the grip straps retaining 95% of the attractive aged darkened original silver plating. The grip is fine with a few minor handling marks and most of the varnish remaining. Mechanically fine. The refinished case very good showing handling/storage marks, a loose partitioned wall, and typical high spot wear on the lining. The cartridge package is very fine, otherwise the accessories are very good.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3241
Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 27468, 36 cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured c. 1864 during the Civil War and featuring the standard markings, including matching serial numbers. CONDITION: Fine with 70% original blue finish, 40% original case colors, 20% original silver plating, aged patina on the brass and silver, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance of the iron, and some mild oxidation and pitting. The grip is fine and has most of the original varnish, some mild dings and scratches, and minor edge wear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250 LOT 3242 Rare Colt Percussion Revolver Broadside Advertisement - NSN. This is a very fine example of mid 19th century Colt broadside advertisement showing off their range of percussion revolvers from “Army” or “Holster” pistols down to pocket size models. The left half of the one-sided advertisement shows the Colt patent information along with a diagram of a Colt Dragoon revolver. The right side of the advertisement shows the detailed loading and managing information, along with the available sizes and directions for cleaning. CONDITION: Very fine, the text and imagery remaining clear and crisp with some mild brown staining near the center of the piece and a few minor fold creases. There is a very small tear in the right edge. A fantastic display piece to enhance your antique Colt collection! Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3238
Desirable “Wells Fargo Model” Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 99316, 31 cal., 3 inch octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1854. This is a scarce Model 1849 Pocket Model “Wells Fargo” variation with a three inch barrel without provisions for a loading lever, a solid lug without loading slots, and otherwise standard Model 1849 markings and features including matching visible serial numbers on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, wedge, and arbor pin. CONDITION: Very good with a smooth gray patina of a well traveled sidearm. Nearly all of the cylinder scene remains. The grip straps retain 85% original silver plating. The grip is fine with a surface chip near the bottom (right side), high edge wear, minor handling marks, and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3239
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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 197815, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver/varnished finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1866. The barrel has the one-line New York address, the frame has “COLTS/PATENT” marked on the left side, the trigger guard has “36 CAL” marked on the left side, and the cylinder has the naval battle scene. Matching serial numbers are found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and arbor pin. The wedge and loading lever are unnumbered. CONDITION: Very good plus. 25% original blue finish remains on the barrel and traces of original case colors remain in the protected areas, otherwise the revolver has a mottled brown patina. Most of the original cylinder scene remains. The grip straps have generous traces of original silver plating in the protected areas. The revarnished grip is good with an illegible handwritten marking (left side), a few moderate dings and a filled repair on the bottom, and high edge wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750