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LOT 117
Exceptional Colt Cloverleaf House Model Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 7516, 41 RF cal., 3 inch round bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1875. The top of the barrel is marked “COLTS HOUSE PISTOL/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” flanked by Maltese crosses and the top strap is marked “PAT. SEP.19, 1871.” The matching serial number appears on the butt and bottom of the barrel. Standard integral blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. Colt only manufactured approximately
7,500 of this four shot variation.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 85% plus bright original high polish blue. Strong patches of silver
finish present on the frame with the vast majority of the high polish blue finish
remaining on the barrel, cylinder, hammer, and other small parts. The
grips are excellent with a few dings and scratches. Mechanically
excellent. One will look a long time to find a
finer example!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 116
Pair of Colt Second Model Single Shot Derringers -A) Colt Second Model Single Shot Derringer - Serial no. 286, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch irregular bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut grips.
Colt manufactured about 9,000 Second Model Derringers
from 1870 to 1890. This pair of derringers are only five serial numbers apart (gun “A”: 286; gun “B”: 281). Both pistols have
the standard two-line address and “No2” model marking on the top barrel flat flanked by Maltese crosses, and flourishes of floral scroll engraving on the frame sides and back strap. Gun “A” has matching serial numbers on the butt (faint), barrel, and both grip panels. Gun “B” has a pair of British proofs
on the barrel underside, mismatched grips, and matching serial numbers on the butt and
barrel.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel retains
40% bright original blue finish with a
smooth brown patina on the balance. The
frame retains 95% age darkened original silver
plating. The grips are excellent with overall crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent. B) Colt Second Model Single Shot Derringer - Serial no. 281, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch irregular bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut grips. As described in “A.”
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains a few patches of original
blue finish, otherwise a mix brown-gray patina. The frame retains 95% age darkening original silver plating. The slightly oversize period replacement grips are fine with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 118
Excellent Colt Etched Panel New Line .38 Revolver - Serial no. 3445, 38 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips. This revolver was manufactured in 1875. Short two line Hartford address on top of barrel. “COLT NEW 38” in an etched panel on left of barrel. Fluted five shot cylinder and spur trigger. Knurled cylinder pin and screws on the frame done in blue. Caliber (38) is stamped on frame along with “C” below cylinder to indicate centerfire. Smooth rosewood birdhead grips. Second type with long cylinder flutes and stops on the rear of the cylinder. Made without a loading gate.
CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel and cylinder have 95% original nickel with some flaking on the muzzle
as well as light surface scratches. All markings are crisp. The frame also has 95% original nickel with light handling marks throughout and a flasked off spot on lower rear gripstrap. The grips are very fine, retaining most of the original varnish, worn slightly on the high points and having a few minor dents on the left side. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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