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LOT 210
Fine Civil War Era Civilian Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 104152, 36 percussion cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1861 for the commercial market. Many of these “civilian” revolvers would have been used during the war as privately purchased sidearms, and some are known to have headed south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Others were used by lawmen, outlaws, shop keepers, and others looking for well-balanced and reliable sidearms. It has standard Fourth Model markings and features including matching serial numbers aside from the replacement wedge (marked “0852”). CONDITION: Fine with 40% original casehardened finish, 30% original blue finish, aged patina on the silver with 50% remaining, and mostly brown patina on the balance. There are some areas of heavy edge wear on the barrel, minor oxidation, no cylinder safety pins, and slight pitting. The grip is also
fine with a break on the left side at the top, moderate dings and scratches, a small chip at the toe on the left. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 211
Fine Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 146859, 31 cal., 6 inch octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, varnished walnut grips. The Model 1849 Pocket was the most popular Colt revolver of the 19th century with over 325,000 manufactured by the time production ended in 1873. This revolver dates to 1858. It has a cone front sight, the two-line New York barrel address, five-shot cylinder with the stagecoach scene, standard patent markings, and matching serial numbers on the cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, loading lever, wedge, and arbor pin. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The cylinder has a smooth brown patina and retains nearly all of the scene. Patterns of original case colors remain overall on the loading lever, frame, and hammer. The grip straps retain 95% attractive age darkened original silver plating. The grip is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 212
Civil War U.S. Contract Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 36756, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut grips. The Model 1860 Army was the primary revolver used by the Union during the Civil War. This example was manufactured in 1862. Full and partial matching serial number marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, wedge, and arbor pin. The left side of the grip has a cartouche. CONDITION: Good, displaying a smooth brown-gray patina associated with a well traveled Civil War era U.S. inspected sidearm that saw a lifetime of service. Traces of original case colors remain on frame. The very good grip shows a faint cartouche with chipped toes. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 213
Scarce Factory Engraved Colt Model 1855 “Root” Sidehammer
Percussion Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 7459, 31 cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. This Civil War era revolver was manufactured in
1863 and features a factory scroll engraving. It is a Model 5A with a 4 1/2 inch
barrel in .31 caliber, two-line New York barrel address, and full fluted cylinder.
The scroll engraving on a punch dot background covers the sides of the frame, top strap, rear side portion of the barrel, and hammer along with flourish of scrollwork on the back strap, butt, underside of frame, and on each cylinder chamber. The barrel is numbered to the gun, and the letter “P” follows the serial number on the butt. The revolver wears a one-piece varnished walnut grip with
attractive figure.
CONDITION: Very good, showing a smooth gray patina with traces of original blue finish in the protected areas, series of dings on the barrel, and crisp engraving, proving that not all art hangs on the wall. The grip is also very good showing a small splice repair and large dent at toe. Mechanically fine. A factory engraved Colt Model 1855 percussion revolver that has a story or two to tell!
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
on the cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, wedge, and arbor pin. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 80% original blue finish on the barrel, the cylinder retains 30% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The cylinder scene is crisp. The hammer and frame retain 30% original case colors. The grip straps retain 30% original silver plating with the exposed brass having an attractive mellow appearance. The grip is also very fine with minor handling marks and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. A Civil War era Colt Model 1849 percussion revolver that displays nicely. Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
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LOT 214
Fine Civil War Era Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 222599, 31 cal., 4 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. The Model 1849 Pocket was the most popular Colt revolver of the 19th century with over 325,000 manufactured by the time production ended in 1873, but they are very hard to come by in high condition like this example because they were generally actually carried thanks to their convenient size. This revolver dates to 1862 and remains in well above average condition. It has a cone front sight, the one-line New York barrel address, six-shot cylinder with the stagecoach scene, standard patent markings, and matching serial numbers